Kinematic Viscosity Converter
Quick answer: Choose a starting unit and a target unit, then enter a value. Common conversions: 1 m²/s = 10,000 St; 1 m²/s = 1,000,000 cSt; 1 m²/s = 1,000,000 mm²/s. This converter covers 8 kinematic viscosity units.
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Kinematic 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 m²/s.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| value | The number you want to convert |
| factor | The unit’s size expressed in the base unit (m²/s) |
Kinematic Viscosity examples
m²/s to St
10 m²/s = 100,000 St.
m²/s to cSt
10 m²/s = 10,000,000 cSt.
m²/s to mm²/s
10 m²/s = 10,000,000 mm²/s.
How to calculate Kinematic 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 Kinematic Viscosity result
Kinematic viscosity is dynamic viscosity divided by density. The SI unit is square metre per second. One stokes is exactly 1×10⁻⁴ m²/s, and one centistokes equals one square millimetre per second, close to the value of water at 20 °C.
| UNIT | SYMBOL | EQUALS | VALUE OF 1 M²/S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square meter per second | m²/s | 1 m²/s = 1 m²/s | 1 m²/s |
| Stokes | St | 1 St = 0.0001 m²/s | 10,000 St |
| Centistokes | cSt | 1 cSt = 0.000001 m²/s | 1,000,000 cSt |
| Square millimeter per second | mm²/s | 1 mm²/s = 0.000001 m²/s | 1,000,000 mm²/s |
| Square centimeter per second | cm²/s | 1 cm²/s = 0.0001 m²/s | 10,000 cm²/s |
| Square foot per second | ft²/s | 1 ft²/s = 0.09290304 m²/s | 10.76391 ft²/s |
| Square inch per second | in²/s | 1 in²/s = 0.00064516 m²/s | 1,550.003 in²/s |
| Square meter per hour | m²/h | 1 m²/h = 0.00027777778 m²/s | 3,600 m²/h |
Common mistakes when calculating Kinematic Viscosity
- Confusing kinematic viscosity with dynamic viscosity.
- Mixing St and cSt, which differ by 100.
- Forgetting that 1 cSt equals 1 mm²/s.
Kinematic Viscosity FAQ
How many m²/s is 1 St?
Exactly 1×10⁻⁴ m²/s.
Is 1 cSt equal to 1 mm²/s?
Yes. Both equal 1×10⁻⁶ m²/s.
How do I get kinematic viscosity from dynamic viscosity?
Divide the dynamic viscosity by the fluid density.
What is the base unit for kinematic viscosity?
This converter uses square meter per second (m²/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 kinematic 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 stokes are in 1 square meter per second?
1 m²/s = 10,000 St.
How many centistokes are in 1 square meter per second?
1 m²/s = 1,000,000 cSt.
How many square millimeters per second are in 1 square meter per second?
1 m²/s = 1,000,000 mm²/s.
Which kinematic viscosity units does this converter support?
It covers 8 units: square meter per second (m²/s), stokes (St), centistokes (cSt), square millimeter per second (mm²/s), square centimeter per second (cm²/s), square foot per second (ft²/s), square inch per second (in²/s), square meter per hour (m²/h).
How accurate is the kinematic 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)