Convert Stokes to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter
Convert stokes to dyne seconds per square centimeter by entering a value below.
How to Convert Stokes to Dyne Seconds per Square Centimeter
The stokes and dyne second per square centimeter are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 dyne second per square centimeter equals exactly 1000 stokes. This means to convert stokes to dyne seconds per square centimeter, you divide by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 St to dyne seconds per square centimeter:
We need to convert stokes to dyne seconds per square centimeter
Since 1 dyn·s/cm² = 1000 St, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 St = 0.005 dyn·s/cm²
Stokes to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common stokes to dyne second per square centimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Stokes (St) | Dyne Seconds per Square Centimeter (dyn·s/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 St | 0.0001 dyn·s/cm² |
| 0.5 St | 0.0005 dyn·s/cm² |
| 1 St | 0.001 dyn·s/cm² |
| 2 St | 0.002 dyn·s/cm² |
| 5 St | 0.005 dyn·s/cm² |
| 10 St | 0.01 dyn·s/cm² |
| 25 St | 0.025 dyn·s/cm² |
| 50 St | 0.05 dyn·s/cm² |
| 100 St | 0.1 dyn·s/cm² |
About These Units
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.
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 stokes to dyne seconds per square centimeter?
To convert stokes to dyne seconds per square centimeter, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 St = 0.01 dyn·s/cm².
How many dyne seconds per square centimeter are in 1 stokes?
1 stokes equals 0.001 dyne seconds per square centimeter.
What is the formula for stokes to dyne seconds per square centimeter?
The formula is: dyn·s/cm² = St ÷ 1000.