Pascal second
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Pascal second Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From Pa·sTo dyn·s/cm²All conversion
1 Pa·s10 dyn·s/cm²
2 Pa·s20 dyn·s/cm²
3 Pa·s30 dyn·s/cm²
4 Pa·s40 dyn·s/cm²
5 Pa·s50 dyn·s/cm²
6 Pa·s60 dyn·s/cm²
7 Pa·s70 dyn·s/cm²
8 Pa·s80 dyn·s/cm²
9 Pa·s90 dyn·s/cm²
10 Pa·s100 dyn·s/cm²
Description

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.

Dyne Second per Square Centimeter (dyn·s/cm²): A CGS Unit of Viscosity

The Dyne second per square centimeter (dyn·s/cm²) is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system, equivalent to one Poise. It represents the force in dynes required to move a fluid layer over another with a velocity gradient of one centimeter per second across a one-centimeter gap.

While less common in modern applications, this unit is still encountered in specific scientific literature and historical data. Understanding this unit is crucial for interpreting legacy documents and conducting comparative analyses in fluid dynamics research.

Converting dyn·s/cm² to SI units involves multiplying by 0.1, yielding the equivalent value in Pascal seconds (Pa·s).

Complete list of conversion for Pascal second
Pascal second (Pa·s)

1 Pascal second = 1000 Millipascal second

Convert 2 Pa·smPa·s

1 Pascal second = 10 Poise

Convert 2 Pa·sP

1 Pascal second = 1000 Centipoise

Convert 2 Pa·scP

1 Pascal second = 10 Dyne second per square centimeter

Convert 2 Pa·sdyn·s/cm²

1 Pascal second = 1 Newton second per square meter

Convert 2 Pa·sN·s/m²

1 Pascal second = 1 Kilogram per meter second

Convert 2 Pa·skg/(m·s)

1 Pascal second = 0.020885434660773968 Pound-force second per square foot

Convert 2 Pa·slbf·s/ft²

1 Pascal second = 0.0001450376807894691 Pound-force second per square inch

Convert 2 Pa·slbf·s/in²

1 Pascal second = 0.0001450376807894691 Reyn

Convert 2 Pa·sreyn