Poise
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Poise Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From PTo cPAll conversion
1 P100 cP
2 P200 cP
3 P300.00000000000006 cP
4 P400 cP
5 P500 cP
6 P600.0000000000001 cP
7 P700 cP
8 P800 cP
9 P900 cP
10 P1000 cP
Description

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.

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.

Complete list of conversion for Poise
Poise (P)

1 Poise = 0.1 Pascal second

Convert 2 P → Pa·s

1 Poise = 100 Millipascal second

Convert 2 P → mPa·s

1 Poise = 100 Centipoise

Convert 2 P → cP

1 Poise = 1 Dyne second per square centimeter

Convert 2 P → dyn·s/cm²

1 Poise = 0.1 Newton second per square meter

Convert 2 P → N·s/m²

1 Poise = 0.1 Kilogram per meter second

Convert 2 P → kg/(m·s)

1 Poise = 0.0020885434660773967 Pound-force second per square foot

Convert 2 P → lbf·s/ft²

1 Poise = 0.00001450376807894691 Pound-force second per square inch

Convert 2 P → lbf·s/in²

1 Poise = 0.00001450376807894691 Reyn

Convert 2 P → reyn