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Permeability

Dtom²

Convert darcy (D) to square metres (permeability) (m²).

Factor1 D = 9.869233e-13 m²

Converter

D

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
9.86923e-13m²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
m² = D × 9.869233e-13

Multiply any value in darcy by 9.869233e-13 to obtain the value in square metres (permeability).

Worked example

Convert 1 D to m².

  1. 01Start with 1 D.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 9.869233e-13 = 9.86923e-13 m².
Result1 D = 9.86923e-13 m²

Conversion table

Dm²
19.8692e-13
21.9738e-12
54.9346e-12
109.8692e-12
201.9738e-11
504.9346e-11
1009.8692e-11
2001.9738e-10
5004.9346e-10
10009.8692e-10

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from D to m²?
1 D equals 9.869233e-13 m². To convert, multiply the value in darcy by 9.869233e-13.
How do I convert 1 D to m²?
1 D = 9.86923e-13 m². For any value, multiply by 9.869233e-13.
How do I convert m² back to D?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1.01325e+12. So 1 m² = 1.01325e+12 D.
When would I need to convert darcy to square metre (permeability)?
Permeability conversions between D and m² appear in petroleum and reservoir engineering, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, packed-bed filtration and porous-materials research. The darcy (D) and its sub-multiples (mD, µD, nD) dominate petroleum-engineering documentation; SI area-equivalent units (m², µm², mm², cm², ft²) appear in geophysics and porous-media research. Intrinsic permeability is a property of the porous medium alone — this category does NOT include hydraulic conductivity (m/s, requires fluid density and viscosity), gas permeability (Klinkenberg slip corrections) or membrane-permeability coefficients, all of which are different physical quantities and require explicit assumptions.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).

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