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Convert Feddan to Manzana

Convert feddans to manzanas instantly. 1 feddan = 0.6010665392 manzana — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Manzana to Feddan converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.
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Feddan

What is a feddan?

A feddan is an Egyptian unit of land area equal to approximately 4200.83 m² (about 1.038 acres). Used in Egypt, Sudan, Syria, and Oman.

Origin of the feddan

Originated as an Egyptian agricultural unit. Standardized at 4200.83 m² in modern Egyptian law (specifically, 333.33 qasaba squared).

Where it is used

Feddans are the primary unit for agricultural land in Egypt and several Arab countries. The conversion to hectares (1 feddan ≈ 0.42 hectare) is widely known regionally.

When and where it was developed

Standardized in modern Egyptian land law.

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Manzana

What is a manzana?

A manzana is a unit of land area used in several Central American countries, equal to approximately 6988.96 m² (about 0.7 hectare or 1.73 acres).

Origin of the manzana

Originated as a Spanish colonial unit. Standardized at exactly 10,000 square varas (Spanish varas of about 0.836 m each).

Where it is used

Manzanas are still widely used in agricultural records and rural property in Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and some other Central American countries. Used alongside hectares in modern legal documents.

When and where it was developed

Spanish colonial origin; remains in popular Central American use.

Feddan to Manzana conversion formula

The relationship between feddans and manzanas:

1 feddan = 0.6010665392 manzana
1 manzana = 1.6637093146 feddan

To convert feddans to manzanas, multiply the value in feddans by 0.6010665392. To reverse, multiply manzanas by 1.6637093146.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in manzanas updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Manzana to Feddan converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert feddans to manzanas

  1. Write down the value in feddans (feddan).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.6010665392.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in manzanas (manzana).
  4. To reverse, multiply the manzana value by 1.6637093146.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 feddan to manzana:
1 × 0.6010665392 = 0.6010665392 manzana

Example 2 — Convert 100 feddan to manzana:
100 × 0.6010665392 = 60.1066539228 manzana

Real-world example — Road-sign distances across systems

A 100-feddan road sign converts cleanly into manzanas — exactly the conversion drivers planning trips abroad rely on when reading road signs in a different measurement system.

100 feddan × 0.6010665392 = 60.1066539228 manzana

Real-world example — Endurance race distances

A 50-feddan cycling or running race converts to a recognizable distance in manzanas. Endurance athletes coming from a different measurement system use this conversion to compare training plans across regions.

50 feddan × 0.6010665392 = 30.0533269614 manzana

Real-world example — Maritime exclusion zone

A 200-feddan exclusion zone (a common maritime boundary) converts to a different value in manzanas that's useful when describing the same zone in everyday land-distance units.

200 feddan × 0.6010665392 = 120.2133078455 manzana

Feddan to Manzana conversion table

Standard reference values for converting feddans to manzanas:

Feddan [feddan]Manzana [manzana]
0.010.0060106654
0.10.0601066539
10.6010665392
21.2021330785
31.8031996177
42.4042661569
53.0053326961
106.0106653923
2012.0213307846
3018.0319961768
4024.0426615691
5030.0533269614
10060.1066539228
500300.5332696138
1000601.0665392276

Frequently asked questions

How many manzanas is 1 feddan?
1 feddan equals 0.6010665392 manzana.
How do I convert feddans to manzanas?
Multiply the value in feddans by 0.6010665392 to get manzanas.
How do I convert manzanas back to feddans?
Multiply the value in manzanas by 1.6637093146, or use the Manzana to Feddan converter.
How many manzanas is 100 feddans?
100 feddans equals 60.1066539228 manzanas, because 100 × 0.6010665392 = 60.1066539228.

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