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P to cP Converter

Convert poise (P) to centipoise (cP). Enter a value for an instant result, or use the examples and reverse conversion below.

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FLUIDS

Dynamic viscosity

Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.

P
cP

Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.

Result100 cP1 P = 100 cP
HOW IT IS CALCULATED

Convert through pascal second

Enter a poise 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

UnitSymbolConverted value
pascal secondfrom PPa·s0.1
millipascal secondfrom PmPa·s100
poisefrom PP1
centipoisefrom PcP100
pound-force second per square footfrom Plbf·s/ft²0.00208854
pound-force second per square inchfrom Plbf·s/in²0.0000145038

SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.

P to cP Conversion Reference

Poise (P) and centipoise (cP) are units of dynamic viscosity. Use this page to convert in either direction.

Conversion Examples

Poise to Centipoise
Poise (P)Centipoise (cP)
1 P100 cP
5 P500 cP
10 P1000 cP
100 P10000 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 P (centipoise to poise)

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