Stokes
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Stokes Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From StTo ft²/sAll conversion
1 St0.0010763915051182416 ft²/s
2 St0.0021527830102364832 ft²/s
3 St0.003229174515354725 ft²/s
4 St0.0043055660204729665 ft²/s
5 St0.005381957525591208 ft²/s
6 St0.00645834903070945 ft²/s
7 St0.007534740535827691 ft²/s
8 St0.008611132040945933 ft²/s
9 St0.009687523546064175 ft²/s
10 St0.010763915051182417 ft²/s
Description

The Significance of Stokes (St) in Fluid Dynamics

Named after Sir George Gabriel Stokes, the Stokes (St) is a CGS unit of kinematic viscosity, equivalent to 1 cm²/s. It is widely used in fields like meteorology and oceanography to describe the flow characteristics of air and water masses.

Understanding the Stokes unit is essential for modeling natural phenomena such as ocean currents and atmospheric circulation. It provides a standardized measure for comparing the viscosity of different fluids under varying conditions.

Square Foot per Second (ft²/s): Imperial Unit of Kinematic Viscosity

The square foot per second (ft²/s) is an Imperial unit used primarily in the United States for measuring kinematic viscosity. It is particularly relevant in civil and mechanical engineering contexts where Imperial units are standard.

One ft²/s equals approximately 0.092903 m²/s. This unit is instrumental in designing HVAC systems, water treatment facilities, and other infrastructure projects where fluid flow characteristics are critical.

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