Convert Square Millimeter per Second to Stokes
Enter the number of square millimeters per second that you want to convert to stokes.
How to Convert Square Millimeters per Second to Stokes
The square millimeter per second and stokes are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 stokes equals exactly 100 square millimeters per second. This means to convert square millimeters per second to stokes, you divide by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mm²/s to stokes:
We need to convert square millimeters per second to stokes
Since 1 St = 100 mm²/s, divide by 100
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
5 mm²/s = 0.05 St
Square Millimeter per Second to Stokes Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common square millimeter per second to stokes conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Square Millimeters per Second (mm²/s) | Stokes (St) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mm²/s | 0.001 St |
| 0.5 mm²/s | 0.005 St |
| 1 mm²/s | 0.01 St |
| 2 mm²/s | 0.02 St |
| 5 mm²/s | 0.05 St |
| 10 mm²/s | 0.1 St |
| 25 mm²/s | 0.25 St |
| 50 mm²/s | 0.5 St |
| 100 mm²/s | 1 St |
About These Units
Square Millimeter per Second (mm²/s)
Square millimeters per second (mm²/s) is exactly equal to centistokes (cSt)—the most common kinematic viscosity unit for oils. Water 1 mm²/s, ISO VG 32 hydraulic oil 32 mm²/s at 40°C, SAE 10W-30 motor oil 70-110 mm²/s at 40°C. Standard for lubricant classification.
Stokes (St)
The stokes (St) is the CGS unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 1 cm²/s or 100 centistokes. Named after physicist George Stokes. Water at 20°C: 0.01 St, light motor oil: 0.3-1 St at 40°C. One stokes = 10⁻⁴ m²/s. Common in technical literature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert square millimeters per second to stokes?
To convert square millimeters per second to stokes, divide the value by 100. For example, 10 mm²/s = 0.1 St.
How many stokes are in 1 square millimeter per second?
1 square millimeter per second equals 0.01 stokes.
What is the formula for square millimeters per second to stokes?
The formula is: St = mm²/s ÷ 100.