PetrophysicsElectrical Properties
Formation Factor from Water-Filled Rock Resistivity Formula
Formation Factor from Water-Filled Rock Resistivity calculates formation factor for electrical properties workflows in petrophysics.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (R_o, R_w) are known and the assumptions behind the cited electrical properties relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, F equals 50 dimensionless.
R_oohm m
5
R_wohm m
0.1
Inputs
R_o
ohm mWater-Filled Rock Resistivity
R_w
ohm mFormation Water Resistivity
Outputs
F
dimensionless
Formation Factor
R_o
ohm m
Water-Filled Rock Resistivity
R_w
ohm m
Formation Water Resistivity
Source and review
reviewedSLB Energy Glossary. Formation factor.
Source