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Convert dunams to square yards

1 dunam=1,195.99yd²

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

1,195.99

Conversion formula

Forward
square yards = dunams × 1,195.99
Reverse
dunams = square yards × 0.0008361

Example: 10 dunam × 1,195.99 = 11,959.9 yd².

About both units

From

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.
Read full dunam reference →
To

Square Yard

yd²

The square yard equals 0.836 square metres. Used in US and UK carpeting, landscaping and some small real-estate listings. A standard bedroom carpet might need 10–20 square yards of material.

Real-world: A standard US bedroom is about 15 yd² of floor. Turf sod typically sold by the square yard.
Read full square yard reference →

Dunam to Square Yard conversion table

Common dunams to square yards values for quick reference.

Dunam (dunam)Square Yard (yd²)
1 dunam1,195.99 yd²
5 dunam5,979.95 yd²
10 dunam11,959.9 yd²
50 dunam59,799.5 yd²
100 dunam119,599 yd²
500 dunam597,995.02 yd²
1,000 dunam1,195,990.05 yd²
5,000 dunam5,979,950.23 yd²
10,000 dunam11,959,900.46 yd²
50,000 dunam59,799,502.32 yd²

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 square yards in a dunam?
One dunam equals 1,195.99 square yards.
How do I convert dunams to square yards?
Multiply the dunam value by 1,195.99 to get the equivalent in square yards.
What is 100 dunams in square yards?
100 dunams equals 119,599 square yards.
Is a dunam bigger than a square yard?
Yes. 1 dunam equals 1,195.99 square yards, so one dunam is larger.
How to convert dunams to square yards without a calculator?
Multiply by 1,195.99 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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More to Square Yard

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1 = 1.19599 yd²
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1 = 1,195,990.05 yd²
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mm² → yd²
1 = 1.1960e-6 yd²
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