Poise
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Poise Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From PTo Pa·sAll conversion
1 P0.1 Pa·s
2 P0.2 Pa·s
3 P0.30000000000000004 Pa·s
4 P0.4 Pa·s
5 P0.5 Pa·s
6 P0.6000000000000001 Pa·s
7 P0.7000000000000001 Pa·s
8 P0.8 Pa·s
9 P0.9 Pa·s
10 P1 Pa·s
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.

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 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