Centipoise
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Centipoise Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From cPTo reynAll conversion
1 cP1.450376807894691e-7 reyn
2 cP2.900753615789382e-7 reyn
3 cP4.351130423684073e-7 reyn
4 cP5.801507231578764e-7 reyn
5 cP7.251884039473455e-7 reyn
6 cP8.702260847368146e-7 reyn
7 cP0.0000010152637655262838 reyn
8 cP0.0000011603014463157528 reyn
9 cP0.000001305339127105222 reyn
10 cP0.000001450376807894691 reyn
Description

Centipoise (cP): A Practical Unit for Viscosity Measurement

The Centipoise (cP) is a subunit of the Poise, widely used to express dynamic viscosity in practical applications. One centipoise equals one-hundredth of a Poise or 0.001 Pascal seconds (Pa·s).

This unit is particularly useful because the viscosity of water at 20°C is approximately 1 cP, providing a convenient reference point. Industries such as food processing, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals frequently use the centipoise to measure and control the viscosity of products, ensuring consistency and quality.

Employing the centipoise allows for precise and accessible viscosity measurements, facilitating better control over product formulation and processing conditions.

The Reyn: A British Unit of Dynamic Viscosity

The Reyn is a British unit of dynamic viscosity, named in honor of Osborne Reynolds, a pioneer in fluid mechanics. It represents the force in pound-force required to move a fluid layer over another with a velocity gradient of one inch per second across a one-inch gap.

While the Reyn is largely obsolete, understanding this unit is important when dealing with historical engineering documents and literature. It provides insight into the evolution of viscosity measurement and the development of fluid dynamics as a discipline.

Converting the Reyn to SI units involves multiplying by approximately 6890, yielding the equivalent value in Pascal seconds (Pa·s).

Complete list of conversion for Centipoise
Centipoise (cP)

1 Centipoise = 0.001 Pascal second

Convert 2 cP → Pa·s

1 Centipoise = 1 Millipascal second

Convert 2 cP → mPa·s

1 Centipoise = 0.01 Poise

Convert 2 cP → P

1 Centipoise = 0.01 Dyne second per square centimeter

Convert 2 cP → dyn·s/cm²

1 Centipoise = 0.001 Newton second per square meter

Convert 2 cP → N·s/m²

1 Centipoise = 0.001 Kilogram per meter second

Convert 2 cP → kg/(m·s)

1 Centipoise = 0.000020885434660773968 Pound-force second per square foot

Convert 2 cP → lbf·s/ft²

1 Centipoise = 1.450376807894691e-7 Pound-force second per square inch

Convert 2 cP → lbf·s/in²

1 Centipoise = 1.450376807894691e-7 Reyn

Convert 2 cP → reyn