Permeability
µm²toµD
Convert square micrometres (permeability) (µm²) to microdarcy (µD).
Factor1 µm² = 1013250 µD
Converter
µm²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
µD
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
µD = µm² × 1013250
Multiply any value in square micrometres (permeability) by 1013250 to obtain the value in microdarcy.
Worked example
Convert 1 µm² to µD.
- 01Start with 1 µm².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1013250 = 1.01325e+6 µD.
Result1 µm² = 1.01325e+6 µD
Conversion table
| µm² | µD |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0132e+6 |
| 2 | 2.0265e+6 |
| 5 | 5.0662e+6 |
| 10 | 1.0132e+7 |
| 20 | 2.0265e+7 |
| 50 | 5.0662e+7 |
| 100 | 1.0132e+8 |
| 200 | 2.0265e+8 |
| 500 | 5.0662e+8 |
| 1000 | 1.0132e+9 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from µm² to µD?
1 µm² equals 1013250 µD. To convert, multiply the value in square micrometres (permeability) by 1013250.
How do I convert 1 µm² to µD?
1 µm² = 1.01325e+6 µD. For any value, multiply by 1013250.
How do I convert µD back to µm²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 9.869233e-7. So 1 µD = 9.86923e-7 µm².
When would I need to convert square micrometre (permeability) to microdarcy?
Permeability conversions between µm² and µD 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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