Convert Centipoise to Pound per Foot Second
Enter the number of centipoise that you want to convert to pounds per foot second.
How to Convert Centipoise to Pounds per Foot Second
The centipoise and pound per foot second are both units of viscosity. 1 pound per foot second equals 1488.164 centipoise. This means to convert centipoise to pounds per foot second, you divide by 1488.164.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cP to pounds per foot second:
We need to convert centipoise to pounds per foot second
Since 1 lb/(ft·s) = 1488.164 cP, divide by 1488.164
5 ÷ 1488.164 = 0.0033598447
5 cP = 0.0033598447 lb/(ft·s)
Centipoise to Pound per Foot Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common centipoise to pound per foot second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Centipoise (cP) | Pounds per Foot Second (lb/(ft·s)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cP | 6.7196894966e-5 lb/(ft·s) |
| 0.5 cP | 0.0003359845 lb/(ft·s) |
| 1 cP | 0.0006719689 lb/(ft·s) |
| 2 cP | 0.0013439379 lb/(ft·s) |
| 5 cP | 0.0033598447 lb/(ft·s) |
| 10 cP | 0.0067196895 lb/(ft·s) |
| 25 cP | 0.0167992237 lb/(ft·s) |
| 50 cP | 0.0335984475 lb/(ft·s) |
| 100 cP | 0.067196895 lb/(ft·s) |
About These Units
Centipoise (cP)
The centipoise (cP) is the most widely used viscosity unit, equal to 0.01 poise or 1 mPa·s. Water at 20°C = 1 cP (reference point). Common fluids: milk 3 cP, SAE 10W motor oil 100 cP, honey 2,000-10,000 cP, ketchup 50,000-100,000 cP, peanut butter 250,000 cP.
Pound per Foot Second (lb/(ft·s))
Pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)) is an imperial viscosity unit equal to 1.488 Pa·s. Uses mass rather than force. Also called pound-mass per foot-second. Water at 20°C: 6.7×10⁻⁴ lb/(ft·s). Common in US fluid mechanics textbooks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert centipoise to pounds per foot second?
To convert centipoise to pounds per foot second, divide the value by 1488.164. For example, 10 cP = 0.0067196895 lb/(ft·s).
How many pounds per foot second are in 1 centipoise?
1 centipoise equals 0.0006719689 pounds per foot second.
What is the formula for centipoise to pounds per foot second?
The formula is: lb/(ft·s) = cP ÷ 1488.164.