Convert Pound per Foot Second to Centipoise
Enter the number of pounds per foot second that you want to convert to centipoise.
How to Convert Pounds per Foot Second to Centipoise
The pound per foot second and centipoise are both units of viscosity. 1 pound per foot second equals 1488.164 centipoise. This means to convert pounds per foot second to centipoise, you multiply by 1488.164.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 lb/(ft·s) to centipoise:
We need to convert pounds per foot second to centipoise
Since 1 lb/(ft·s) = 1488.164 cP, multiply by 1488.164
5 × 1488.164 = 7440.82
5 lb/(ft·s) = 7440.82 cP
Pound per Foot Second to Centipoise Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common pound per foot second to centipoise conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Pounds per Foot Second (lb/(ft·s)) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/(ft·s) | 148.8164 cP |
| 0.5 lb/(ft·s) | 744.082 cP |
| 1 lb/(ft·s) | 1488.164 cP |
| 2 lb/(ft·s) | 2976.328 cP |
| 5 lb/(ft·s) | 7440.82 cP |
| 10 lb/(ft·s) | 14881.64 cP |
| 25 lb/(ft·s) | 37204.1 cP |
| 50 lb/(ft·s) | 74408.2 cP |
| 100 lb/(ft·s) | 148816.4 cP |
About These Units
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.
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 pounds per foot second to centipoise?
To convert pounds per foot second to centipoise, multiply the value by 1488.164. For example, 10 lb/(ft·s) = 14881.64 cP.
How many centipoise are in 1 pound per foot second?
1 pound per foot second equals 1488.164 centipoise.
What is the formula for pounds per foot second to centipoise?
The formula is: cP = lb/(ft·s) × 1488.164.