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Permeability

µDtocm²

Convert microdarcy (µD) to square centimetres (permeability) (cm²).

Factor1 µD = 9.869233e-15 cm²

Converter

µD

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

Result
9.86923e-15cm²

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
cm² = µD × 9.869233e-15

Multiply any value in microdarcy by 9.869233e-15 to obtain the value in square centimetres (permeability).

Worked example

Convert 1 µD to cm².

  1. 01Start with 1 µD.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 9.869233e-15 = 9.86923e-15 cm².
Result1 µD = 9.86923e-15 cm²

Conversion table

µDcm²
19.8692e-15
21.9738e-14
54.9346e-14
109.8692e-14
201.9738e-13
504.9346e-13
1009.8692e-13
2001.9738e-12
5004.9346e-12
10009.8692e-12

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from µD to cm²?
1 µD equals 9.869233e-15 cm². To convert, multiply the value in microdarcy by 9.869233e-15.
How do I convert 1 µD to cm²?
1 µD = 9.86923e-15 cm². For any value, multiply by 9.869233e-15.
How do I convert cm² back to µD?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1.01325e+14. So 1 cm² = 1.01325e+14 µD.
When would I need to convert microdarcy to square centimetre (permeability)?
Permeability conversions between µD and cm² 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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