Poise to Centipoise (Poise to Centipoise)
Result
100 Centipoise
Formula
Centipoise = Poise × 100
1 Poise = 100 Centipoise, and 1 Centipoise = 0.01 Poise.
Dynamic viscosity (Pa·s, poise; 1 cP = 1 mPa·s) measures resistance to flow. Kinematic viscosity (m²/s, stokes; 1 cSt = 1 mm²/s) is dynamic viscosity divided by density.
Worked examples
- 1 Poise × 100 = 100 Centipoise
- 10 Poise × 100 = 1,000 Centipoise
- 100 Poise × 100 = 10,000 Centipoise
Common mistakes
- Kinematic and dynamic viscosity are different quantities: to go from centipoise to centistokes, divide by the fluid's density in g/cm³. For water at 20 °C the two are both about 1.0.
- Motor-oil grades (SAE 5W-30) are classifications, not viscosity units.
Poise to Centipoise table
| Poise (Poise) | Centipoise (Centipoise) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
The units
- Poise (Poise)
- 1 Poise = 0.1 Pascal-second.
- Centipoise (Centipoise)
- 1 Centipoise = 0.001 Pascal-second.
Sources for these factors
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811), Appendix B: conversion factors — NIST
- The International System of Units (SI Brochure), 9th edition — BIPM
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