Convert Square Yards to Dunam
Convert Square Yards (yd²) to Dunam (dunam) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
dunam = yd² × 0.00083612736
About Square Yards
A square yard (yd²) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides of one yard (3 ft × 3 ft or 9 ft²). It is commonly used for measuring carpet, fabric, and concrete in construction projects. A queen-size mattress covers about 5 yd², and a typical driveway might require 30-50 yd² of concrete. This unit is particularly common in the textile, carpeting, and landscaping industries in imperial-system countries.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Square Yards (yd²) | Dunam (dunam) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd² | 0.000836127 dunam |
| 2 yd² | 0.00167225 dunam |
| 5 yd² | 0.00418064 dunam |
| 10 yd² | 0.00836127 dunam |
| 25 yd² | 0.0209032 dunam |
| 50 yd² | 0.0418064 dunam |
| 100 yd² | 0.0836127 dunam |