FLUIDS
Dynamic viscosity
Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Result1000 cP1 Pa·s = 1000 cP
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Pa·s to cP Converter
Convert pascal second (Pa·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 pascal 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 Pa·s | Pa·s | 1 |
| millipascal secondfrom Pa·s | mPa·s | 1000 |
| poisefrom Pa·s | P | 10 |
| centipoisefrom Pa·s | cP | 1000 |
| pound-force second per square footfrom Pa·s | lbf·s/ft² | 0.0208854 |
| pound-force second per square inchfrom Pa·s | lbf·s/in² | 0.000145038 |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.
Pa·s to cP Conversion Reference
Pascal Second (Pa·s) and centipoise (cP) are units of dynamic viscosity. Use this page to convert in either direction.
Conversion Examples
| Pascal Second (Pa·s) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pa·s | 1000 cP |
| 5 Pa·s | 5000 cP |
| 10 Pa·s | 10000 cP |
| 100 Pa·s | 100000 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 Pa·s (centipoise to pascal second)