UnitConDynamic Viscosity
Dynamic viscosity measures a fluid's internal resistance to flow. Low-viscosity fluids such as water move easily, while high-viscosity fluids such as honey resist motion strongly. This converter helps compare SI, CGS, and practical industrial viscosity units. It is useful in fluid mechanics, lubrication, food processing, and chemical engineering.
Common conversions
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 Centipoise | 0.001 Pascal Second |
| 1 Pascal Second | 1,000 Centipoise |
| 1 Poise | 0.1 Pascal Second |
| 100 Centipoise | 100 Millipascal Second |
| 10000 Centipoise | 10 Pascal Second |
Frequently asked questions
Dynamic viscosity is a measure of internal fluid friction. It describes how strongly a fluid resists being sheared or deformed while flowing.
Water at room temperature is close to 1 centipoise. The exact value changes with temperature, which is why test conditions matter.
Dynamic viscosity measures resistance to flow directly, while kinematic viscosity divides that value by density. Both are useful, but they answer different questions.
A centipoise, or cP, is a common practical viscosity unit. Water near room temperature being about 1 cP makes it easy to remember.