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

The Poise (P): A CGS Unit of Dynamic Viscosity

The Poise (P) is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, named after French physician Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille. It measures the resistance of a fluid to flow, defined as one dyne-second per square centimeter.

In SI units, 1 Poise equals 0.1 Pascal seconds (Pa·s). While the Poise is less commonly used today, it remains relevant in specific scientific contexts, particularly in rheology and fluid mechanics studies.

Understanding the Poise is essential for professionals dealing with legacy data or working in fields where CGS units are still prevalent, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of viscosity measurements.

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

1 Pascal second = 1000 Millipascal second

Convert 2 Pa·s → mPa·s

1 Pascal second = 10 Poise

Convert 2 Pa·s → P

1 Pascal second = 1000 Centipoise

Convert 2 Pa·s → cP

1 Pascal second = 10 Dyne second per square centimeter

Convert 2 Pa·s → dyn·s/cm²

1 Pascal second = 1 Newton second per square meter

Convert 2 Pa·s → N·s/m²

1 Pascal second = 1 Kilogram per meter second

Convert 2 Pa·s → kg/(m·s)

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

Convert 2 Pa·s → lbf·s/ft²

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

Convert 2 Pa·s → lbf·s/in²

1 Pascal second = 0.0001450376807894691 Reyn

Convert 2 Pa·s → reyn