Permeability
nDtokD
Convert nanodarcy (nD) to kilodarcy (kD).
Factor1 nD = 1e-12 kD
Converter
nD
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
kD
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
kD = nD × 1e-12
Multiply any value in nanodarcy by 1e-12 to obtain the value in kilodarcy.
Worked example
Convert 1e+12 nD to kD.
- 01Start with 1e+12 nD.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1e+12 × 1e-12 = 1 kD.
Result1e+12 nD = 1 kD
Conversion table
| nD | kD |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1e-12 |
| 2 | 2e-12 |
| 5 | 5e-12 |
| 10 | 1e-11 |
| 20 | 2e-11 |
| 50 | 5e-11 |
| 100 | 1e-10 |
| 200 | 2e-10 |
| 500 | 5e-10 |
| 1000 | 1e-9 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from nD to kD?
1 nD equals 1e-12 kD. To convert, multiply the value in nanodarcy by 1e-12.
How do I convert 1 nD to kD?
1 nD = 1e-12 kD. For any value, multiply by 1e-12.
How do I convert kD back to nD?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1e+12. So 1 kD = 1e+12 nD.
When would I need to convert nanodarcy to kilodarcy?
Permeability conversions between nD 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).