Convert Poise to Newton Second per Square Meter
Type the number of poise that you wish to convert to newton seconds per square meter.
How to Convert Poise to Newton Seconds per Square Meter
The poise and newton second per square meter are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 newton second per square meter equals exactly 10 poise. This means to convert poise to newton seconds per square meter, you divide by 10.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 P to newton seconds per square meter:
We need to convert poise to newton seconds per square meter
Since 1 N·s/m² = 10 P, divide by 10
5 ÷ 10 = 0.5
5 P = 0.5 N·s/m²
Poise to Newton Second per Square Meter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common poise to newton second per square meter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Poise (P) | Newton Seconds per Square Meter (N·s/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 P | 0.1 N·s/m² |
| 2 P | 0.2 N·s/m² |
| 5 P | 0.5 N·s/m² |
| 10 P | 1 N·s/m² |
| 15 P | 1.5 N·s/m² |
| 20 P | 2 N·s/m² |
| 25 P | 2.5 N·s/m² |
| 50 P | 5 N·s/m² |
| 100 P | 10 N·s/m² |
About These Units
Poise (P)
The poise (P) is the CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 0.1 Pa·s or 100 centipoise. Named after Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille who studied blood flow. Water is 0.01 P, glycerin is ~15 P at 20°C. One poise = 1 g/(cm·s) = 1 dyn·s/cm².
Newton Second per Square Meter (N·s/m²)
Newton seconds per square meter (N·s/m²) is equivalent to Pascal seconds, showing viscosity as shear stress (N/m²) times time (s) divided by shear rate. Demonstrates that viscosity relates force, area, and velocity gradient. One N·s/m² = 1 Pa·s = 1 kg/(m·s).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert poise to newton seconds per square meter?
To convert poise to newton seconds per square meter, divide the value by 10. For example, 10 P = 1 N·s/m².
How many newton seconds per square meter are in 1 poise?
1 poise equals 0.1 newton seconds per square meter.
What is the formula for poise to newton seconds per square meter?
The formula is: N·s/m² = P ÷ 10.