Convert Microdarcy to Metre squared

Convert Microdarcy (µD) to Metre squared (m²) instantly and accurately.

Microdarcy (µD)
Metre squared (m²)

Conversion Formula

m² = µD × 9.869232667e-19

About Microdarcy

The microdarcy (µD) equals 10⁻⁶ D ≈ 9.869 × 10⁻¹⁹ m², used for tight gas sands, coalbed methane matrix, and low-permeability carbonates. North Sea tight sandstones: 0.01-1 µD; coalbed methane matrix: 1-100 µD; mudrock caprocks: 0.001-1 µD. 1 µD = 10⁻³ mD = 10³ nD.

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.

Quick Reference Table

Microdarcy (µD)Metre squared (m²)
1 µD9.869 × 10-19
2 µD1.974 × 10-18
5 µD4.935 × 10-18
10 µD9.869 × 10-18
25 µD2.467 × 10-17
50 µD4.935 × 10-17
100 µD9.869 × 10-17

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