Convert Pound-force Second per Square Foot to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter
Convert pound-force seconds per square foot to dyne seconds per square centimeter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Pound-force Seconds per Square Foot to Dyne Seconds per Square Centimeter
The pound-force second per square foot and dyne second per square centimeter are both units of viscosity. 1 pound-force second per square foot equals 478.8026 dyne seconds per square centimeter. This means to convert pound-force seconds per square foot to dyne seconds per square centimeter, you multiply by 478.8026.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lbf·s/ft² to dyne seconds per square centimeter:
We need to convert pound-force seconds per square foot to dyne seconds per square centimeter
Since 1 lbf·s/ft² = 478.8026 dyn·s/cm², multiply by 478.8026
5 × 478.8026 = 2394.013
5 lbf·s/ft² = 2394.013 dyn·s/cm²
Pound-force Second per Square Foot to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common pound-force second per square foot to dyne second per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Pound-force Seconds per Square Foot (lbf·s/ft²) | Dyne Seconds per Square Centimeter (dyn·s/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lbf·s/ft² | 47.88026 dyn·s/cm² |
| 0.5 lbf·s/ft² | 239.4013 dyn·s/cm² |
| 1 lbf·s/ft² | 478.8026 dyn·s/cm² |
| 2 lbf·s/ft² | 957.6052 dyn·s/cm² |
| 5 lbf·s/ft² | 2394.013 dyn·s/cm² |
| 10 lbf·s/ft² | 4788.026 dyn·s/cm² |
| 25 lbf·s/ft² | 11970.065 dyn·s/cm² |
| 50 lbf·s/ft² | 23940.13 dyn·s/cm² |
| 100 lbf·s/ft² | 47880.26 dyn·s/cm² |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert pound-force seconds per square foot to dyne seconds per square centimeter?
To convert pound-force seconds per square foot to dyne seconds per square centimeter, multiply the value by 478.8026. For example, 10 lbf·s/ft² = 4788.026 dyn·s/cm².
How many dyne seconds per square centimeter are in 1 pound-force second per square foot?
1 pound-force second per square foot equals 478.8026 dyne seconds per square centimeter.
What is the formula for pound-force seconds per square foot to dyne seconds per square centimeter?
The formula is: dyn·s/cm² = lbf·s/ft² × 478.8026.