Convert Poise to Square Centimeter per Second

Convert poise to square centimeters per second by entering a value below.

1 P (poise) = 1000 cm²/s (square centimeters per second)

How to Convert Poise to Square Centimeters per Second

The poise and square centimeter per second are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 poise equals exactly 1000 square centimeters per second. This means to convert poise to square centimeters per second, you multiply by 1000.

Formula

square centimeters per second = poise × 1000

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 P to square centimeters per second:

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Convert 5 P to square centimeters per second

We need to convert poise to square centimeters per second

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Apply the formula

Since 1 P = 1000 cm²/s, multiply by 1000

5 × 1000 = 5000

Answer

5 P = 5000 cm²/s

Poise to Square Centimeter per Second Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common poise to square centimeter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Poise (P) Square Centimeters per Second (cm²/s)
0.1 P 100 cm²/s
0.5 P 500 cm²/s
1 P 1000 cm²/s
2 P 2000 cm²/s
5 P 5000 cm²/s
10 P 10000 cm²/s
25 P 25000 cm²/s
50 P 50000 cm²/s
100 P 100000 cm²/s

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.

Square Centimeter per Second (cm²/s)

Square centimeters per second (cm²/s) equals one stokes (St). Water at 20°C: 0.01 cm²/s, motor oil: 1-5 cm²/s at 40°C. One cm²/s = 100 mm²/s = 100 cSt. Bridges between SI (m²/s) and common industrial units (cSt).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert poise to square centimeters per second?

To convert poise to square centimeters per second, multiply the value by 1000. For example, 10 P = 10000 cm²/s.

How many square centimeters per second are in 1 poise?

1 poise equals 1000 square centimeters per second.

What is the formula for poise to square centimeters per second?

The formula is: cm²/s = P × 1000.