Convert dunams to rais

1 dunam=0.625rai

Use the converter below to change any dunams value into rais instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

0.625

Conversion formula

Forward

rais = dunams × 0.625

Reverse

dunams = rais × 1.6

Example: 10 dunam × 0.625 = 6.25 rai.

About both units

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Dunam

dunam

The metric dunam equals 1000 square metres exactly. It is the standard land unit in Israel, Palestine, Turkey and parts of the former Ottoman Empire. Other regional "dunams" have existed historically, but the metric dunam (1000 m²) is the modern standard.

Real-world: An Israeli small farm might be 50 dunams (5 ha). Agricultural yields sometimes quoted per dunam.

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Rai

rai

The rai equals 1600 square metres exactly — the traditional Thai land unit. It is 1/6.25 of a hectare. Still widely used in Thai property transactions and agricultural documents. A rai is subdivided into 4 "ngan" (400 m² each).

Real-world: A small Thai farm might be 10–20 rai (1.6–3.2 ha). Thai rice yields: 400–600 kg per rai.

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Dunam to Rai conversion table

Common dunams to rais values for quick reference.

Dunam (dunam)	Rai (rai)
1 dunam	0.625 rai
5 dunam	3.125 rai
10 dunam	6.25 rai
50 dunam	31.25 rai
100 dunam	62.5 rai
500 dunam	312.5 rai
1,000 dunam	625 rai
5,000 dunam	3,125 rai
10,000 dunam	6,250 rai
50,000 dunam	31,250 rai

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 dunam = 1000 m² = 0.1 ha.
10 dunams = 1 hectare.
Historical Ottoman dunam was 919.3 m² — avoid if possible; modern is 1000.

Avoid these

Using Ottoman dunam figures in modern Turkish contracts — assume metric.
Confusing with other Middle Eastern units (feddan, etc.).
Assuming all regional dunams are identical — confirm modern 1000 m² value.

Frequently asked questions

How many rais in a dunam?

One dunam equals 0.625 rais.

How do I convert dunams to rais?

Multiply the dunam value by 0.625 to get the equivalent in rais.

What is 100 dunams in rais?

100 dunams equals 62.5 rais.

Is a dunam bigger than a rai?

No. 1 dunam equals 0.625 rais, so one dunam is smaller.

How to convert dunams to rais without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.63 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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