FLUIDS
Dynamic viscosity
Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.
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Result1 mPa·s1 cP = 1 mPa·s
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cP to mPa·s Converter
Convert centipoise (cP) to millipascal second (mPa·s). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.
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HOW IT IS CALCULATED
Convert through pascal second
Enter a centipoise value to calculate millipascal second with full internal precision before display rounding.
Display PrecisionAuto · 6 significant digits
Auto trims unnecessary zeroes and uses scientific notation for extreme magnitudes. Use Digits to set the display precision; calculations retain full precision.
QUICK REFERENCE
All units in this quantity
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| pascal secondfrom cP | Pa·s | 0.001 |
| millipascal secondfrom cP | mPa·s | 1 |
| poisefrom cP | P | 0.01 |
| centipoisefrom cP | cP | 1 |
| pound-force second per square footfrom cP | lbf·s/ft² | 0.0000208854 |
| pound-force second per square inchfrom cP | lbf·s/in² | 0.000000145038 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
cP to mPa·s Conversion Reference
Centipoise (cP) and millipascal second (mPa·s) are units of dynamic viscosity. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Centipoise (cP) | Millipascal Second (mPa·s) |
|---|---|
| 1 cP | 1 mPa·s |
| 5 cP | 5 mPa·s |
| 10 cP | 10 mPa·s |
| 100 cP | 100 mPa·s |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
mPa·s to cP (millipascal second to centipoise)