Convert Dunam to Square Kilometers
Convert Dunam (dunam) to Square Kilometers (km²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
km² = dunam × 0.001
About Dunam
A dunam (also dönüm or donum) is a unit of land area equal to exactly 1,000 m², used across Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and former Ottoman Empire territories. One dunam equals one stremma and one decare. The modern metric dunam of 1,000 m² was standardised during the British Mandate period; older Ottoman dunams varied by region (approximately 919-1,600 m²). It remains the primary land measurement unit for agricultural and property records throughout the Middle East, with properties routinely listed in dunams in Israeli and Palestinian real estate.
About Square Kilometers
A square kilometer (km²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one kilometer (1,000 m × 1,000 m). It is used for measuring large land areas such as cities, forests, lakes, and countries. Manhattan (New York) is about 59 km², and Monaco (the second smallest country) is just over 2 km². This unit is essential in geography, urban planning, forestry, and environmental impact studies.
Quick Reference Table
| Dunam (dunam) | Square Kilometers (km²) |
|---|---|
| 1 dunam | 0.001 km² |
| 2 dunam | 0.002 km² |
| 5 dunam | 0.005 km² |
| 10 dunam | 0.01 km² |
| 25 dunam | 0.025 km² |
| 50 dunam | 0.05 km² |
| 100 dunam | 0.1 km² |