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feddan to dunam | Exact Decimal + Formula

1 Feddan (Egypt) = 4.20083 Dunam (Metric)

One feddan equals about 4.2 dunams (exactly 4.20083 dunam). Real-world use: agricultural land measurement in egypt and sudan; one feddan is 24 kirats. This page expresses those values in dunams, which is used for land measurement in israel, palestine, turkey, and parts of the balkans. Use the calculator above, then check the reference table for common values from 0.001 to 1000.

About Feddan (Egypt) and Dunam (Metric)

Feddan (Egypt) (feddan)

A feddan is an Egyptian area unit equal to about 4,200.83 square meters (1.038 acres).

Where it's used: Agricultural land measurement in Egypt and Sudan; one feddan is 24 kirats.

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.

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Formula

dunam = feddan × 4.20083

To convert Feddan (Egypt) to Dunam (Metric), use the formula displayed above.

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Feddan (Egypt) to Dunam (Metric): Quick Reference Table

Feddan (Egypt) Dunam (Metric) (Decimal) Fraction
0.001 feddan 0.004201 dunam -
0.01 feddan 0.042008 dunam 3/64 dunam
0.1 feddan 0.420083 dunam 27/64 dunam
0.5 feddan 2.100415 dunam 2 3/32 dunam
1 feddan 4.20083 dunam 4 13/64 dunam
2 feddan 8.40166 dunam 8 13/32 dunam
5 feddan 21.00415 dunam -
10 feddan 42.0083 dunam 42 1/64 dunam
25 feddan 105.02075 dunam 105 1/64 dunam
50 feddan 210.0415 dunam 210 3/64 dunam
100 feddan 420.083 dunam 420 5/64 dunam
250 feddan 1050.2075 dunam 1050 13/64 dunam
500 feddan 2100.415 dunam 2100 27/64 dunam
1000 feddan 4200.83 dunam 4200 53/64 dunam

feddan to dunam Formula and Examples

Direct Formula dunam = feddan × 4.20083
Inverse Formula feddan = dunam × 0.238048
Mental Math Shortcut

Multiply the value by roughly 4.2 to calculate the equivalent amount in your head.

Common Feddan (Egypt) to Dunam (Metric) Calculations

  • 5 feddan = 21.00415 dunam
  • 10 feddan = 42.0083 dunam
  • 50 feddan = 210.0415 dunam
  • 100 feddan = 420.083 dunam
  • 500 feddan = 2100.415 dunam

Precision & Practical Use

For example, 10 feddan = 42.0083 dunam — roughly multiple unit increments.

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 Feddan (Egypt) to Dunam (Metric)

How many dunam (metric)s are in one feddan (egypt)?
One Feddan (Egypt) (feddan) equals 4.20083 Dunam (Metric) (dunam). To convert feddan (egypt)s to dunam (metric)s, multiply the feddan (egypt) value by 4.20083.
How do I convert Feddan (Egypt) to Dunam (Metric)?
Multiply your feddan (egypt) value by 4.20083 to get the result in Dunam (Metric): dunam = feddan × 4.20083. For example, 5 feddan = 21.00415 dunam.
What is the formula for converting feddan to dunam?
The conversion formula is dunam = feddan × 4.20083. Use the calculator above for any value, and see the reference table below for common inputs from 0.001 to 1000.
Is there a quick mental estimate for feddan to dunam?
Multiply the value by roughly 4.2 to calculate the equivalent amount in your head.
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