Dynamic viscosity
Convert millipascal-second (mPa·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 mPa·s = 1 cP
To convert millipascal-second to centipoise, multiply the mPa·s value by 1. To go the other way, divide by 1 (or multiply by 1).
| mPa·s | cP |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 50 | 50 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 250 | 250 |
| 500 | 500 |
| 1000 | 1000 |
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 mPa·s is 1 cP.
Multiply the value in mPa·s by 1 to get cP. For example, 10 mPa·s = 10 cP.
1 mPa·s equals 1 cP.
Liquid viscosities are usually quoted in centipoise (cP); water is about 1 cP at room temperature.