mu to dunam | Exact Decimal + Formula

1 Mu (China) = 0.666667 Dunam (Metric)

One dunam equals about 1.5 mu (exactly 1.499999925 mu). Real-world use: agricultural and rural land measurement across china; 15 mu equal one hectare. 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 Mu (China) and Dunam (Metric)

Mu (China) (mu)

A mu is a Chinese area unit equal to 666.67 square meters (about 0.165 acre).

Where it's used: Agricultural and rural land measurement across China; 15 mu equal one hectare.

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 = mu × 0.6666667

To convert Mu (China) to Dunam (Metric), use the formula displayed above.

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Mu (China) to Dunam (Metric): Quick Reference Table

Mu (China)	Dunam (Metric) (Decimal)	Fraction	Real-world equivalent
0.001 mu	0.000667 dunam	-	fractional unit measurement
0.01 mu	0.006667 dunam	-	fractional unit measurement
0.1 mu	0.066667 dunam	1/16 dunam	fractional unit measurement
0.5 mu	0.333333 dunam	21/64 dunam	fractional unit measurement
1 mu	0.666667 dunam	43/64 dunam	fractional unit measurement
2 mu	1.333333 dunam	1 21/64 dunam	standard single unit scale
5 mu	3.333333 dunam	3 21/64 dunam	standard single unit scale
10 mu	6.666667 dunam	6 43/64 dunam	standard single unit scale
25 mu	16.666667 dunam	16 43/64 dunam	multiple unit increments
50 mu	33.333335 dunam	33 21/64 dunam	multiple unit increments
100 mu	66.66667 dunam	66 43/64 dunam	multiple unit increments
250 mu	166.666675 dunam	166 43/64 dunam	multiple unit increments
500 mu	333.33335 dunam	333 21/64 dunam	multiple unit increments
1000 mu	666.6667 dunam	666 43/64 dunam	multiple unit increments

mu to dunam Formula and Examples

Direct Formula dunam = mu × 0.6666667

Inverse Formula mu = dunam × 1.5

Mental Math Shortcut

Divide the value by roughly 1.5 to quickly estimate the converted result.

Common Mu (China) to Dunam (Metric) Calculations

5 mu = 3.333333 dunam
10 mu = 6.666667 dunam
50 mu = 33.333335 dunam
100 mu = 66.66667 dunam
500 mu = 333.33335 dunam

Precision & Practical Use

For example, 10 mu = 6.666667 dunam — roughly standard single unit scale.

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 Mu (China) to Dunam (Metric)

How many dunam (metric)s are in one mu (china)?

One Mu (China) (mu) equals 0.666667 Dunam (Metric) (dunam). To convert mu (china)s to dunam (metric)s, multiply the mu (china) value by 0.666667.

How do I convert Mu (China) to Dunam (Metric)?

Multiply your mu (china) value by 0.666667 to get the result in Dunam (Metric): dunam = mu × 0.666667. For example, 5 mu = 3.333333 dunam.

What is the formula for converting mu to dunam?

The conversion formula is dunam = mu × 0.666667. 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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