Dynamic viscosity
Convert centipoise (cP) to pascal-second (Pa·s). Dynamic viscosity is a fluid's resistance to shear — the property that sets the Reynolds number and the friction factor.
1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s
To convert centipoise to pascal-second, multiply the cP value by 0.001. To go the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
| cP | Pa·s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Liquid viscosities are usually quoted in centipoise (cP); water is about 1 cP at room temperature.
One centipoise equals exactly one millipascal-second, the convenient bridge between the cgs and SI conventions.
Worked example. A dynamic viscosity of 1 cP is 0.001 Pa·s.
Multiply the value in cP by 0.001 to get Pa·s. For example, 10 cP = 0.01 Pa·s.
1 cP equals 0.001 Pa·s.
Liquid viscosities are usually quoted in centipoise (cP); water is about 1 cP at room temperature.