Reyn
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Reyn Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From reynTo mPa·sAll conversion
1 reyn6894760 mPa·s
2 reyn13789520 mPa·s
3 reyn20684280 mPa·s
4 reyn27579040 mPa·s
5 reyn34473800 mPa·s
6 reyn41368560 mPa·s
7 reyn48263320 mPa·s
8 reyn55158080 mPa·s
9 reyn62052840 mPa·s
10 reyn68947600 mPa·s
Description

The Reyn: A British Unit of Dynamic Viscosity

The Reyn is a British unit of dynamic viscosity, named in honor of Osborne Reynolds, a pioneer in fluid mechanics. It represents the force in pound-force required to move a fluid layer over another with a velocity gradient of one inch per second across a one-inch gap.

While the Reyn is largely obsolete, understanding this unit is important when dealing with historical engineering documents and literature. It provides insight into the evolution of viscosity measurement and the development of fluid dynamics as a discipline.

Converting the Reyn to SI units involves multiplying by approximately 6890, yielding the equivalent value in Pascal seconds (Pa·s).

Exploring the Millipascal Second (mPa·s)

The Millipascal second (mPa·s) is a subunit of the Pascal second, commonly used to express dynamic viscosity in more practical terms. It is equivalent to one-thousandth of a Pascal second, making it suitable for measuring the viscosity of fluids like water and light oils.

For example, water at 20°C has a viscosity of approximately 1 mPa·s, highlighting the unit's relevance in everyday applications. The mPa·s is widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and petrochemicals, where precise viscosity measurements are essential for quality control and product consistency.

Understanding and utilizing the mPa·s allows professionals to assess fluid behavior accurately, ensuring optimal performance in various processes and applications.

Complete list of conversion for Reyn
Reyn (reyn)

1 Reyn = 6894.76 Pascal second

Convert 2 reynPa·s

1 Reyn = 6894760 Millipascal second

Convert 2 reynmPa·s

1 Reyn = 68947.59999999999 Poise

Convert 2 reynP

1 Reyn = 6894760 Centipoise

Convert 2 reyncP

1 Reyn = 68947.59999999999 Dyne second per square centimeter

Convert 2 reyndyn·s/cm²

1 Reyn = 6894.76 Newton second per square meter

Convert 2 reynN·s/m²

1 Reyn = 6894.76 Kilogram per meter second

Convert 2 reynkg/(m·s)

1 Reyn = 144.00005948171793 Pound-force second per square foot

Convert 2 reynlbf·s/ft²

1 Reyn = 1 Pound-force second per square inch

Convert 2 reynlbf·s/in²