FLUIDS
Dynamic viscosity
Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Result0.001 Pa·s1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s
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cP to Pa·s Converter
Convert centipoise (cP) to pascal second (Pa·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 pascal 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 Pa·s Conversion Reference
Centipoise (cP) and pascal second (Pa·s) are units of dynamic viscosity. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Centipoise (cP) | Pascal Second (Pa·s) |
|---|---|
| 1 cP | 0.001 Pa·s |
| 5 cP | 0.005 Pa·s |
| 10 cP | 0.01 Pa·s |
| 100 cP | 0.1 Pa·s |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
Pa·s to cP (pascal second to centipoise)