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Convert Tan to Feddan

Convert tan to feddans instantly. 1 tan = 0.236080965 feddan — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Feddan to Tan converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Girish V Kulkarni Ph.D.
Length category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

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Tan

What is a tan?

A tan is a Japanese unit of area equal to approximately 991.74 m². It equals 300 tsubo, or 1/10 chō.

Origin of the tan

Traditional Japanese agricultural unit. The tan was the standard rice paddy size in pre-modern Japan.

Where it is used

Tan appears in Japanese rural property records and historical land descriptions. Used alongside chō and tsubo in Japanese agricultural documentation.

When and where it was developed

Traditional Japanese unit; standardized via the tsubo definition.

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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.

Tan to Feddan conversion formula

The relationship between tan and feddans:

1 tan = 0.236080965 feddan
1 feddan = 4.2358349399 tan

To convert tan to feddans, multiply the value in tan by 0.236080965. To reverse, multiply feddans by 4.2358349399.

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 Tan converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert tan to feddans

  1. Write down the value in tan (tan).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.236080965.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in feddans (feddan).
  4. To reverse, multiply the feddan value by 4.2358349399.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 tan to feddan:
1 × 0.236080965 = 0.236080965 feddan

Example 2 — Convert 100 tan to feddan:
100 × 0.236080965 = 23.6080964952 feddan

Tan to Feddan conversion table

Standard reference values for converting tan to feddans:

Tan [tan]Feddan [feddan]
0.010.0023608096
0.10.0236080965
10.236080965
20.4721619299
30.7082428949
40.9443238598
51.1804048248
102.3608096495
204.721619299
307.0824289486
409.4432385981
5011.8040482476
10023.6080964952
500118.0404824761
1000236.0809649522

Frequently asked questions

How many feddans is 1 tan?
1 tan equals 0.236080965 feddan.
How do I convert tan to feddans?
Multiply the value in tan by 0.236080965 to get feddans.
How do I convert feddans back to tan?
Multiply the value in feddans by 4.2358349399, or use the Feddan to Tan converter.
How many feddans is 100 tan?
100 tan equals 23.6080964952 feddans, because 100 × 0.236080965 = 23.6080964952.

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Sources & references

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