Convert Metre squared to Kilodarcy
Convert Metre squared (m²) to Kilodarcy (kD) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kD = m² × 1013250000
About Metre squared
The square metre (m²) is the SI coherent unit of permeability (dimension [L²]) and the reference for all other permeability units. Most geological materials have k far below 1 m²; clean coarse gravel: ≈10⁻⁸ m²; shale: 10⁻²²-10⁻¹⁵ m². 1 m² = 10¹² µm² ≈ 1.013 × 10¹² D.
About Kilodarcy
The kilodarcy (kD) equals 10³ D ≈ 9.869 × 10⁻¹⁰ m², used for very high-permeability porous structures. Gravel packs in oil wells: 1-100 kD; vuggy dissolved carbonates: 1-10 kD; loose sand-gravel mixtures: 10-1 000 kD. 1 kD = 10³ D = 10⁶ mD.
Quick Reference Table
| Metre squared (m²) | Kilodarcy (kD) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 1.013 × 109 kD |
| 2 m² | 2.026 × 109 kD |
| 5 m² | 5.066 × 109 kD |
| 10 m² | 1.013 × 1010 kD |
| 25 m² | 2.533 × 1010 kD |
| 50 m² | 5.066 × 1010 kD |
| 100 m² | 1.013 × 1011 kD |