Convert Feddan to Square Kilometers
Convert Feddan (fed) to Square Kilometers (km²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
km² = fed × 0.0042
About Feddan
A feddan (فدان) is the primary unit of land area in Egypt, Sudan, and parts of the Arab world, equal to approximately 4,200 m² (1.038 acres or 0.42 hectares). Its name derives from the Arabic word for 'yoke of oxen,' reflecting its agricultural origins - similar to the British acre. Egypt reports its cultivated farmland in millions of feddan; the fertile Nile Delta that feeds Egypt is measured in feddan. The feddan is subdivided into 24 kirats (each ~175 m²). It remains the legal standard for agricultural land registration in Egypt and Sudan.
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
| Feddan (fed) | Square Kilometers (km²) |
|---|---|
| 1 fed | 0.0042 km² |
| 2 fed | 0.0084 km² |
| 5 fed | 0.021 km² |
| 10 fed | 0.042 km² |
| 25 fed | 0.105 km² |
| 50 fed | 0.21 km² |
| 100 fed | 0.42 km² |