Dynamic Viscosity Converter
Convert between 11 dynamic viscosity units instantly. Enter a value, pick your units and get the result with the formula, a full conversion table and worked examples.
1,000 cP in all dynamic viscosity units
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| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pound per foot hour | lb/(ft·h) | 2,419.09 |
| Centipoise | cP | 1,000 |
| Millipascal second | mPa·s | 1,000 |
| Poise | P | 10 |
| Dyne second per sq centimetre | dyn·s/cm² | 10 |
| Pascal second | Pa·s | 1 |
| Newton second per sq metre | N·s/m² | 1 |
| Pound per foot second | lb/(ft·s) | 0.671969 |
| Kilogram force second per sq metre | kgf·s/m² | 0.101972 |
| Pound force second per sq foot | lbf·s/ft² | 0.0208854 |
| Reyn (lbf·s/in²) | reyn | 0.000145038 |
How to Convert Dynamic Viscosity Units
Dynamic (absolute) viscosity is a fluid's resistance to shear. The SI unit is pascal second (Pa·s); the centipoise is widely used because water at 20 °C is about 1 cP (1 mPa·s).
Every unit on this page is stored as a fixed factor relative to one reference unit, the pascal second (Pa·s). Converting is a two step multiply and divide:
- Multiply your value by the factor of the source unit to get the value in Pa·s.
- Divide that result by the factor of the target unit.
Centipoise to Pascal second conversion table
| Centipoise (cP) | Pascal second (Pa·s) |
|---|---|
| 1 cP | 0.001 Pa·s |
| 2 cP | 0.002 Pa·s |
| 3 cP | 0.003 Pa·s |
| 4 cP | 0.004 Pa·s |
| 5 cP | 0.005 Pa·s |
| 6 cP | 0.006 Pa·s |
| 7 cP | 0.007 Pa·s |
| 8 cP | 0.008 Pa·s |
| 9 cP | 0.009 Pa·s |
| 10 cP | 0.01 Pa·s |
| 15 cP | 0.015 Pa·s |
| 20 cP | 0.02 Pa·s |
| 25 cP | 0.025 Pa·s |
| 30 cP | 0.03 Pa·s |
| 40 cP | 0.04 Pa·s |
| 50 cP | 0.05 Pa·s |
| 75 cP | 0.075 Pa·s |
| 100 cP | 0.1 Pa·s |
| 250 cP | 0.25 Pa·s |
| 500 cP | 0.5 Pa·s |
| 1,000 cP | 1 Pa·s |
Dynamic Viscosity Units and Conversion Factors
Value of one unit expressed in Pa·s.
| Unit | Symbol | In Pa·s |
|---|---|---|
| Pound per foot hour | lb/(ft·h) | 0.0004133788732 |
| Centipoise | cP | 0.001 |
| Millipascal second | mPa·s | 0.001 |
| Poise | P | 0.1 |
| Dyne second per sq centimetre | dyn·s/cm² | 0.1 |
| Pascal second | Pa·s | 1 |
| Newton second per sq metre | N·s/m² | 1 |
| Pound per foot second | lb/(ft·s) | 1.488163944 |
| Kilogram force second per sq metre | kgf·s/m² | 9.80665 |
| Pound force second per sq foot | lbf·s/ft² | 47.88025898 |
| Reyn (lbf·s/in²) | reyn | 6,894.757293 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SI unit of dynamic viscosity?
The SI unit of dynamic viscosity is the pascal second (Pa·s). Dynamic (absolute) viscosity is a fluid's resistance to shear.
How do I convert cP to Pa·s?
To convert centipoise (cP) to pascal second (Pa·s), multiply the value in cP by 0.001. For example, 1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s.
How do I convert Pa·s to cP?
To convert pascal second (Pa·s) to centipoise (cP), multiply the value in Pa·s by 1,000. For example, 1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP.
How do I convert poise to cP?
To convert poise (P) to centipoise (cP), multiply the value in poise by 100. For example, 1 P = 100 cP.
Can I see a value in every dynamic viscosity unit at once?
Yes. Enter a value and choose the source unit; the "all units" table below the converter instantly lists the equivalent in all 11 supported units. Click any row to make it the target unit.
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