Dynamic Viscosity Converter
Quick answer: Choose a starting unit and a target unit, then enter a value. Common conversions: 1 Pa·s = 1,000 mPa·s; 1 Pa·s = 10 P; 1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP. This converter covers 9 dynamic viscosity units.
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Dynamic Viscosity formula and what each symbol means
target = value × (factor of starting unit ÷ factor of target unit), where each factor is the unit value in Pa·s.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| value | The number you want to convert |
| factor | The unit’s size expressed in the base unit (Pa·s) |
Dynamic Viscosity examples
Pa·s to mPa·s
10 Pa·s = 10,000 mPa·s.
Pa·s to P
10 Pa·s = 100 P.
Pa·s to cP
10 Pa·s = 10,000 cP.
How to calculate Dynamic Viscosity step by step
- Choose the starting unit and the target unit.
- Enter your value.
- Read the converted value, plus the conversion factor in both directions.
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How to read your Dynamic Viscosity result
Dynamic viscosity measures a fluid’s resistance to shear. The SI unit is the pascal second. One poise is exactly 0.1 Pa·s, so one centipoise equals one millipascal second, and water near 20 °C is about 1 cP.
| UNIT | SYMBOL | EQUALS | VALUE OF 1 PA·S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal second | Pa·s | 1 Pa·s = 1 Pa·s | 1 Pa·s |
| Millipascal second | mPa·s | 1 mPa·s = 0.001 Pa·s | 1,000 mPa·s |
| Poise | P | 1 P = 0.1 Pa·s | 10 P |
| Centipoise | cP | 1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s | 1,000 cP |
| Kilogram per meter second | kg/(m·s) | 1 kg/(m·s) = 1 Pa·s | 1 kg/(m·s) |
| Pound per foot second | lb/(ft·s) | 1 lb/(ft·s) = 1.4881639 Pa·s | 0.671969 lb/(ft·s) |
| Pound-force second per square foot | lbf·s/ft² | 1 lbf·s/ft² = 47.880259 Pa·s | 0.02088543 lbf·s/ft² |
| Pound-force second per square inch | lbf·s/in² | 1 lbf·s/in² = 6,894.7573 Pa·s | 0.0001450377 lbf·s/in² |
| Kilogram-force second per square meter | kgf·s/m² | 1 kgf·s/m² = 9.80665 Pa·s | 0.1019716 kgf·s/m² |
Common mistakes when calculating Dynamic Viscosity
- Confusing dynamic viscosity (Pa·s) with kinematic viscosity (m²/s).
- Forgetting that 1 cP is 1 mPa·s, not 1 Pa·s.
- Quoting a viscosity without its temperature.
Dynamic Viscosity FAQ
How many Pa·s is 1 poise?
Exactly 0.1 Pa·s.
Is 1 cP equal to 1 mPa·s?
Yes. One centipoise equals one millipascal second.
What is the viscosity of water?
About 1 mPa·s (1 cP) at 20 °C; it falls as the water gets warmer.
What is the base unit for dynamic viscosity?
This converter uses pascal second (Pa·s) as the common base unit: every value is first converted to it and then to the target unit.
How do I convert between two dynamic viscosity units?
Choose the starting and target units, enter the value and read the result. By hand: convert to the base unit with the table, then divide by the target unit factor.
How many millipascal seconds are in 1 pascal second?
1 Pa·s = 1,000 mPa·s.
How many poises are in 1 pascal second?
1 Pa·s = 10 P.
How many centipoises are in 1 pascal second?
1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP.
Which dynamic viscosity units does this converter support?
It covers 9 units: pascal second (Pa·s), millipascal second (mPa·s), poise (P), centipoise (cP), kilogram per meter second (kg/(m·s)), pound per foot second (lb/(ft·s)), pound-force second per square foot (lbf·s/ft²), pound-force second per square inch (lbf·s/in²), kilogram-force second per square meter (kgf·s/m²).
How accurate is the dynamic viscosity converter?
Results are calculated at full double precision and shown to about 8 significant figures. Round the answer to the precision of your original measurement; a result cannot be more accurate than the number you started with.
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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)