Convert Dyne Second per Square Centimeter to Pound-force Second per Square Foot
Type the number of dyne seconds per square centimeter that you wish to convert to pound-force seconds per square foot.
How to Convert Dyne Seconds per Square Centimeter to Pound-force Seconds per Square Foot
The dyne second per square centimeter and pound-force second per square foot are both units of viscosity. 1 pound-force second per square foot equals 478.8026 dyne seconds per square centimeter. This means to convert dyne seconds per square centimeter to pound-force seconds per square foot, you divide by 478.8026.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 dyn·s/cm² to pound-force seconds per square foot:
We need to convert dyne seconds per square centimeter to pound-force seconds per square foot
Since 1 lbf·s/ft² = 478.8026 dyn·s/cm², divide by 478.8026
5 ÷ 478.8026 = 0.0104427169
5 dyn·s/cm² = 0.0104427169 lbf·s/ft²
Dyne Second per Square Centimeter to Pound-force Second per Square Foot Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common dyne second per square centimeter to pound-force second per square foot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Dyne Seconds per Square Centimeter (dyn·s/cm²) | Pound-force Seconds per Square Foot (lbf·s/ft²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dyn·s/cm² | 0.0002088543 lbf·s/ft² |
| 0.5 dyn·s/cm² | 0.0010442717 lbf·s/ft² |
| 1 dyn·s/cm² | 0.0020885434 lbf·s/ft² |
| 2 dyn·s/cm² | 0.0041770868 lbf·s/ft² |
| 5 dyn·s/cm² | 0.0104427169 lbf·s/ft² |
| 10 dyn·s/cm² | 0.0208854338 lbf·s/ft² |
| 25 dyn·s/cm² | 0.0522135845 lbf·s/ft² |
| 50 dyn·s/cm² | 0.1044271689 lbf·s/ft² |
| 100 dyn·s/cm² | 0.2088543379 lbf·s/ft² |
About These Units
Dyne Second per Square Centimeter (dyn·s/cm²)
Dyne seconds per square centimeter (dyn·s/cm²) is the fundamental CGS viscosity definition, equivalent to one poise. Shows viscosity as shear stress (dyn/cm²) times time divided by velocity gradient. One dyn·s/cm² = 1 P = 0.1 Pa·s.
Pound-force Second per Square Foot (lbf·s/ft²)
Pound-force second per square foot (lbf·s/ft²) is the primary US imperial dynamic viscosity unit, equal to 47.88 Pa·s. Used in HVAC, hydraulics, and US engineering calculations. Also called poundal-second per square foot. Water is about 2.1×10⁻⁵ lbf·s/ft².
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert dyne seconds per square centimeter to pound-force seconds per square foot?
To convert dyne seconds per square centimeter to pound-force seconds per square foot, divide the value by 478.8026. For example, 10 dyn·s/cm² = 0.0208854338 lbf·s/ft².
How many pound-force seconds per square foot are in 1 dyne second per square centimeter?
1 dyne second per square centimeter equals 0.0020885434 pound-force seconds per square foot.
What is the formula for dyne seconds per square centimeter to pound-force seconds per square foot?
The formula is: lbf·s/ft² = dyn·s/cm² ÷ 478.8026.