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Permeability

mDtokD

Convert millidarcy (mD) to kilodarcy (kD).

Factor1 mD = 1e-6 kD

Converter

mD

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

Result
1kD

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
kD = mD × 1e-6

Multiply any value in millidarcy by 1e-6 to obtain the value in kilodarcy.

Worked example

Convert 1.00000e+6 mD to kD.

  1. 01Start with 1.00000e+6 mD.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1.00000e+6 × 1e-6 = 1 kD.
Result1.00000e+6 mD = 1 kD

Conversion table

mDkD
11e-6
22e-6
55e-6
101e-5
202e-5
505e-5
1000.0001
2000.0002
5000.0005
10000.001

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from mD to kD?
1 mD equals 1e-6 kD. To convert, multiply the value in millidarcy by 1e-6.
How do I convert 1 mD to kD?
1 mD = 1e-6 kD. For any value, multiply by 1e-6.
How do I convert kD back to mD?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1000000. So 1 kD = 1.00000e+6 mD.
When would I need to convert millidarcy to kilodarcy?
Permeability conversions between mD and kD 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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