FLUIDS
Dynamic viscosity
Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
ResultP → lbf·s/ft²Convert poise to pound-force second per square foot
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Start with a familiar unit, type a value, and get a dependable answer with sensible precision. Fractions and scientific notation are welcome.
Absolute viscosity for fluids and gases.
Try a decimal, 1e-9, 1/3, or 5 1/2.
Enter a poise value to calculate pound-force second per square foot with full internal precision before display rounding.
Auto keeps up to 12 significant digits, trims unnecessary zeroes, and switches to scientific notation for extreme magnitudes.
| Unit | Symbol | Converted value |
|---|---|---|
| pascal secondfrom P | Pa·s | Interactive |
| millipascal secondfrom P | mPa·s | Interactive |
| poisefrom P | P | Interactive |
| centipoisefrom P | cP | Interactive |
| pound-force second per square footfrom P | lbf·s/ft² | Interactive |
| pound-force second per square inchfrom P | lbf·s/in² | Interactive |
SI symbols follow international notation. U.S. and Imperial measures are labelled separately where their values differ.