Convert Millistokes to Pound per Foot Second
Convert millistokes to pounds per foot second by entering a value below.
How to Convert Millistokes to Pounds per Foot Second
The millistokes and pound per foot second are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 pound per foot second equals exactly 14881640 millistokes. This means to convert millistokes to pounds per foot second, you divide by 14881640.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mSt to pounds per foot second:
We need to convert millistokes to pounds per foot second
Since 1 lb/(ft·s) = 14881640 mSt, divide by 14881640
5 ÷ 14881640 = 3.3598447483e-7
5 mSt = 3.3598447483e-7 lb/(ft·s)
Millistokes to Pound per Foot Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common millistokes to pound per foot second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Millistokes (mSt) | Pounds per Foot Second (lb/(ft·s)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mSt | 6.7196894966e-9 lb/(ft·s) |
| 0.5 mSt | 3.3598447483e-8 lb/(ft·s) |
| 1 mSt | 6.7196894966e-8 lb/(ft·s) |
| 2 mSt | 1.3439378993e-7 lb/(ft·s) |
| 5 mSt | 3.3598447483e-7 lb/(ft·s) |
| 10 mSt | 6.7196894966e-7 lb/(ft·s) |
| 25 mSt | 1.6799223741e-6 lb/(ft·s) |
| 50 mSt | 3.3598447483e-6 lb/(ft·s) |
| 100 mSt | 6.7196894966e-6 lb/(ft·s) |
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.
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 millistokes to pounds per foot second?
To convert millistokes to pounds per foot second, divide the value by 14881640. For example, 10 mSt = 6.7196894966e-7 lb/(ft·s).
How many pounds per foot second are in 1 millistokes?
1 millistokes equals 6.7196894966e-8 pounds per foot second.
What is the formula for millistokes to pounds per foot second?
The formula is: lb/(ft·s) = mSt ÷ 14881640.