FLUIDS
Dynamic viscosity
Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Result1 cP1 mPa·s = 1 cP
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mPa·s to cP Converter
Convert millipascal second (mPa·s) to centipoise (cP). 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 millipascal second value to calculate centipoise 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 mPa·s | Pa·s | 0.001 |
| millipascal secondfrom mPa·s | mPa·s | 1 |
| poisefrom mPa·s | P | 0.01 |
| centipoisefrom mPa·s | cP | 1 |
| pound-force second per square footfrom mPa·s | lbf·s/ft² | 0.0000208854 |
| pound-force second per square inchfrom mPa·s | lbf·s/in² | 0.000000145038 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
mPa·s to cP Conversion Reference
Millipascal Second (mPa·s) and centipoise (cP) are units of dynamic viscosity. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Millipascal Second (mPa·s) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 1 mPa·s | 1 cP |
| 5 mPa·s | 5 cP |
| 10 mPa·s | 10 cP |
| 100 mPa·s | 100 cP |
Examples are rounded to 6 significant digits. The interactive converter retains full calculation precision; change Display Precision to see more digits.
Reverse Conversion
cP to mPa·s (centipoise to millipascal second)