Convert Millistokes to Centipoise
Convert millistokes to centipoise by entering a value below.
How to Convert Millistokes to Centipoise
The millistokes and centipoise are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 centipoise equals exactly 10000 millistokes. This means to convert millistokes to centipoise, you divide by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mSt to centipoise:
We need to convert millistokes to centipoise
Since 1 cP = 10000 mSt, divide by 10000
5 ÷ 10000 = 0.0005
5 mSt = 0.0005 cP
Millistokes to Centipoise Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millistokes to centipoise conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Millistokes (mSt) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mSt | 1e-5 cP |
| 0.5 mSt | 5e-5 cP |
| 1 mSt | 1e-4 cP |
| 2 mSt | 0.0002 cP |
| 5 mSt | 0.0005 cP |
| 10 mSt | 0.001 cP |
| 25 mSt | 0.0025 cP |
| 50 mSt | 0.005 cP |
| 100 mSt | 0.01 cP |
About These Units
Millistokes (mSt)
A millistokes (mSt) equals 0.001 stokes or 0.1 centistokes. Used for low-viscosity fluids: water is 10 mSt at 20°C. Provides finer resolution for thin fluids like solvents, fuels, and aqueous solutions. Rarely used; centistokes preferred.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert millistokes to centipoise?
To convert millistokes to centipoise, divide the value by 10000. For example, 10 mSt = 0.001 cP.
How many centipoise are in 1 millistokes?
1 millistokes equals 1e-4 centipoise.
What is the formula for millistokes to centipoise?
The formula is: cP = mSt ÷ 10000.