Centipoises to Poises Converter
Quick answer: To convert centipoises to poises, multiply by 0.01. For example, 10 cP is 0.1 P. One centipoise equals 0.01 P.
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Use the Centipoises to Poises Converter
Centipoises to Poises formula and what each symbol means
P = cP × 0.01
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cP | Centipoise |
| P | Poise |
Centipoises to Poises examples
1 cP
1 cP × 0.01 = 0.01 P.
10 cP
10 cP × 0.01 = 0.1 P.
100 cP
100 cP × 0.01 = 1 P.
Centipoises compared with Poises
One P is 100 times as large as one cP, so your number gets smaller when you convert centipoises to poises and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About centipoises and poises
Centipoise (cP): The centipoise, exactly 0.001 Pa·s. Poise (P): The poise, exactly 0.1 Pa·s.
How to calculate Centipoises to Poises step by step
- Enter the value in cP (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.01, because 1 cP = 0.01 P.
- The product is the value in P. To go back, divide by 0.01 or multiply by 100.
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How to read your Centipoises to Poises result
One poise is exactly 0.1 Pa·s, so one centipoise equals one millipascal second, and water near 20 °C is about 1 cP.
| CENTIPOISES | POISES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
Poises to Centipoises: quick table
| POISES | CENTIPOISES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 250 | 25,000 |
| 500 | 50,000 |
Common mistakes when calculating Centipoises to Poises
- Quoting a viscosity without its temperature.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from cP to P multiply by 0.01; from P to cP divide by 0.01.
Centipoises to Poises FAQ
How many P are in 1 cP?
1 cP equals 0.01 P.
How many cP are in 1 P?
1 P equals 100 cP.
Is 1 cP = 0.01 P an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.01). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a poise (P)?
The poise, exactly 0.1 Pa·s.
How can I estimate centipoises to poises in my head?
One P is 100 times as large as one cP, so your number gets smaller when you convert centipoises to poises and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
What is 30 cP in poises?
30 cP = 0.3 P (since 30 × 0.01).
What is 150 cP in poises?
150 cP = 1.5 P (since 150 × 0.01).
What is 0.5 cP in poises?
0.5 cP = 0.005 P (since 0.5 × 0.01).
How many decimals should I keep when converting cP to P?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.1 P rounds to 0.1 P at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, BIPM: the International System of Units (SI)