Dynamic viscosity

lb/(ft·s) to cP conversion

Convert pound per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)) to centipoise (cP). Dynamic viscosity is a fluid's resistance to shear — the property that sets the Reynolds number and the friction factor.

1 lb/(ft·s) = 1488.164 cP

Formula

To convert pound per foot-second to centipoise, multiply the lb/(ft·s) value by 1488.164. To go the other way, divide by 1488.164 (or multiply by 0.000671969).

lb/(ft·s) to cP conversion table

lb/(ft·s)	cP
1	1488.164
2	2976.328
5	7440.819
10	14881.64
25	37204.1
50	74408.2
100	148816.4
250	372041
500	744081.9
1000	1488164

Used in practice

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 0.000671969 lb/(ft·s) is 1 cP.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert pound per foot-second to centipoise?

Multiply the value in lb/(ft·s) by 1488.164 to get cP. For example, 10 lb/(ft·s) = 14881.64 cP.

What is 1 lb/(ft·s) in cP?

1 lb/(ft·s) equals 1488.164 cP.

Where is this conversion used?