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Convert Square Kilometer to Feddan

Convert square kilometers to feddans instantly. 1 square kilometer = 238.0481952376 feddan — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Feddan to Square Kilometer 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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Units explained

Metric / SI

Square Kilometer

What is a square kilometer?

A square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to 1,000,000 m² (one million square meters), or 100 hectares. It is used for measuring large land areas, regional geography, and country-scale statistics.

Origin of the square kilometer

Derived by squaring the kilometer (1000 m). The kilo- prefix comes from the Greek 'chilioi' (thousand).

Where it is used

Square kilometers express the area of cities, districts, lakes, forests, and entire countries. India's total area is approximately 3,287,263 km². 1 km² equals 100 hectares or about 247.105 acres.

When and where it was developed

Kilometer has been part of the metric system since 1795.

Other Regional

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.

Square Kilometer to Feddan conversion formula

The relationship between square kilometers and feddans:

1 km² = 238.0481952376 feddan
1 feddan = 0.00420083 km²

To convert square kilometers to feddans, multiply the value in square kilometers by 238.0481952376. To reverse, multiply feddans by 0.00420083.

How to use this converter

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

Step-by-step: convert square kilometers to feddans

  1. Write down the value in square kilometers (km²).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 238.0481952376.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in feddans (feddan).
  4. To reverse, multiply the feddan value by 0.00420083.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 km² to feddan:
1 × 238.0481952376 = 238.0481952376 feddan

Example 2 — Convert 100 km² to feddan:
100 × 238.0481952376 = 23804.8195237608 feddan

Square Kilometer to Feddan conversion table

Standard reference values for converting square kilometers to feddans:

Square Kilometer [km²]Feddan [feddan]
0.012.3804819524
0.123.8048195238
1238.0481952376
2476.0963904752
3714.1445857128
4952.1927809504
51190.240976188
102380.4819523761
204760.9639047522
307141.4458571282
409521.9278095043
5011902.4097618804
10023804.8195237608
500119024.0976188039
1000238048.1952376078

Frequently asked questions

How many feddans is 1 square kilometer?
1 square kilometer equals 238.0481952376 feddan.
How do I convert square kilometers to feddans?
Multiply the value in square kilometers by 238.0481952376 to get feddans.
How do I convert feddans back to square kilometers?
Multiply the value in feddans by 0.00420083, or use the Feddan to Square Kilometer converter.
How many feddans is 100 square kilometers?
100 square kilometers equals 23804.8195237608 feddans, because 100 × 238.0481952376 = 23804.8195237608.

Convert Square Kilometer to other area units

Show all Square Kilometer conversions
Metric / SI (15 units)
Imperial / US Customary (15 units)
US Survey (5 units)
Indian Subcontinent (16 units)
Other Regional (10 units)
Scientific / Physics (5 units)
Historical / Pre-metric European (6 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 km² = 238.0481952376 feddan) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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