Dunam to Square Meter & Feet Converter

Historical Significance: The Dunam (دونم) originated during the Ottoman Empire and is still widely used in many Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey.

Modern Usage: The metric dunam (1,000 m²) was standardized by the Ottoman Empire in 1928, replacing the old Ottoman dunam which varied between 919-1,000 m². Today, it remains a primary land measurement unit in several Middle Eastern countries.

Regional Variations: While the modern standard dunam is 1,000 square meters, historical variations existed. The old Turkish dunam was about 940 m², while the Iraqi dunam was around 2,500 m².

Fun Fact: The word "dunam" comes from the Turkish word "dönüm", which means "turn" or "rotation", referring to the amount of land that could be plowed in one day.