dunam to sq-km | Exact Decimal + Formula

1 Dunam (Metric) = 0.001 Square Kilometer

One square kilometer equals exactly a thousand dunams. Real-world use: land measurement in israel, palestine, turkey, and parts of the balkans. This page expresses those values in square kilometers, which is used for country, city, and national-park sizes; lake surface areas; and geographic statistics. Type a value above for an instant answer; the exact formula and the reference table are below.

About Dunam (Metric) and Square Kilometer

Dunam (Metric) (dunam)

A dunam (metric) is exactly 1,000 square meters (0.1 hectare).

Where it's used: Land measurement in Israel, Palestine, Turkey, and parts of the Balkans.

Square Kilometer (km²)

A square kilometer is the area of a square with 1-kilometer sides, 1,000,000 square meters.

Where it's used: Country, city, and national-park sizes; lake surface areas; and geographic statistics.

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km² = dunam × 0.001

To convert Dunam (Metric) to Square Kilometer, use the formula displayed above.

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Dunam (Metric) to Square Kilometer: Quick Reference Table

Dunam (Metric)	Square Kilometer (Decimal)	Fraction	Real-world equivalent
0.001 dunam	0.000001 km²	-	fractional unit measurement
0.01 dunam	0.00001 km²	-	fractional unit measurement
0.1 dunam	0.0001 km²	-	fractional unit measurement
0.5 dunam	0.0005 km²	-	fractional unit measurement
1 dunam	0.001 km²	-	fractional unit measurement
2 dunam	0.002 km²	-	fractional unit measurement
5 dunam	0.005 km²	-	fractional unit measurement
10 dunam	0.01 km²	1/64 km²	fractional unit measurement
25 dunam	0.025 km²	1/32 km²	fractional unit measurement
50 dunam	0.05 km²	3/64 km²	fractional unit measurement
100 dunam	0.1 km²	3/32 km²	fractional unit measurement
250 dunam	0.25 km²	1/4 km²	fractional unit measurement
500 dunam	0.5 km²	1/2 km²	fractional unit measurement
1000 dunam	1 km²	-	standard single unit scale

dunam to km² Formula and Examples

Direct Formula km² = dunam × 0.001

Inverse Formula dunam = km² × 1000

Mental Math Shortcut

Divide the value by roughly 1000 to quickly estimate the converted result.

Common Dunam (Metric) to Square Kilometer Calculations

5 dunam = 0.005 km²
10 dunam = 0.01 km²
50 dunam = 0.05 km²
100 dunam = 0.1 km²
500 dunam = 0.5 km²

Precision & Practical Use

For example, 10 dunam = 0.01 km² — roughly fractional unit measurement.

Real-estate and construction figures are usually rounded to the nearest square foot or square meter. Keep 2–3 significant figures unless you're doing engineering takeoffs.

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How to Convert Dunam (Metric) to Square Kilometer

How many square kilometers are in one dunam (metric)?

One Dunam (Metric) (dunam) equals 0.001 Square Kilometer (km²). To convert dunam (metric)s to square kilometers, multiply the dunam (metric) value by 0.001.

How do I convert Dunam (Metric) to Square Kilometer?

Multiply your dunam (metric) value by 0.001 to get the result in Square Kilometer: km² = dunam × 0.001. For example, 5 dunam = 0.005 km².

What is the formula for converting dunam to km²?

The conversion formula is km² = dunam × 0.001. Use the calculator above for any value, and see the reference table below for common inputs from 0.001 to 1000.

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