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Convert rais to dunams

1 rai=1.6dunam

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

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Conversion formula

Forward
dunams = rais × 1.6
Reverse
rais = dunams × 0.625

Example: 10 rai × 1.6 = 16 dunam.

About both units

From

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.
Read full rai reference →
To

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 →

Rai to Dunam conversion table

Common rais to dunams values for quick reference.

Rai (rai)Dunam (dunam)
1 rai1.6 dunam
5 rai8 dunam
10 rai16 dunam
50 rai80 dunam
100 rai160 dunam
500 rai800 dunam
1,000 rai1,600 dunam
5,000 rai8,000 dunam
10,000 rai16,000 dunam
50,000 rai80,000 dunam

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

  • 1 rai = 1600 m² = 0.16 ha.
  • 1 rai = 4 ngan = 400 tarang wa.
  • 1 hectare = 6.25 rai.

Avoid these

  • Assuming rai equals hectare — only 16%.
  • Mixing rai with ngan or tarang wa without conversion.
  • Using rai outside Thailand — not internationally recognised.

Frequently asked questions

How many dunams in a rai?
One rai equals 1.6 dunams.
How do I convert rais to dunams?
Multiply the rai value by 1.6 to get the equivalent in dunams.
What is 100 rais in dunams?
100 rais equals 160 dunams.
Is a rai bigger than a dunam?
Yes. 1 rai equals 1.6 dunams, so one rai is larger.
How to convert rais to dunams without a calculator?
Multiply by 1.6 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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