Centipoise
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Centipoise Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From cPTo Pa·sAll conversion
1 cP0.001 Pa·s
2 cP0.002 Pa·s
3 cP0.003 Pa·s
4 cP0.004 Pa·s
5 cP0.005 Pa·s
6 cP0.006 Pa·s
7 cP0.007 Pa·s
8 cP0.008 Pa·s
9 cP0.009000000000000001 Pa·s
10 cP0.01 Pa·s
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.

Understanding the Pascal Second (Pa·s)

The Pascal second (Pa·s) is the SI unit of dynamic viscosity, representing the internal resistance of a fluid to flow. It quantifies the force required to move one layer of fluid in relation to another. Specifically, one Pascal second equals one newton-second per square meter (N·s/m²).

This unit is pivotal in engineering and physics, especially when analyzing fluid dynamics in systems where precise viscosity measurements are crucial. For instance, in designing lubrication systems, understanding the fluid's resistance helps in selecting appropriate lubricants to ensure optimal performance.

In practical applications, the Pa·s is often used in conjunction with other units to express viscosity in more manageable terms, such as millipascal-seconds (mPa·s), where 1 Pa·s equals 1000 mPa·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