Convert Stokes to Kilogram per Meter Second
Enter the number of stokes that you want to convert to kilograms per meter second.
How to Convert Stokes to Kilograms per Meter Second
The stokes and kilogram per meter second are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 kilogram per meter second equals exactly 10000 stokes. This means to convert stokes to kilograms per meter second, you divide by 10000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 St to kilograms per meter second:
We need to convert stokes to kilograms per meter second
Since 1 kg/(m·s) = 10000 St, divide by 10000
5 ÷ 10000 = 0.0005
5 St = 0.0005 kg/(m·s)
Stokes to Kilogram per Meter Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common stokes to kilogram per meter second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Stokes (St) | Kilograms per Meter Second (kg/(m·s)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 St | 1e-5 kg/(m·s) |
| 0.5 St | 5e-5 kg/(m·s) |
| 1 St | 0.0001 kg/(m·s) |
| 2 St | 0.0002 kg/(m·s) |
| 5 St | 0.0005 kg/(m·s) |
| 10 St | 0.001 kg/(m·s) |
| 25 St | 0.0025 kg/(m·s) |
| 50 St | 0.005 kg/(m·s) |
| 100 St | 0.01 kg/(m·s) |
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.
Kilogram per Meter Second (kg/(m·s))
Kilograms per meter-second (kg/(m·s)) is another SI form of dynamic viscosity, showing the mass-length-time dimensions. Equivalent to Pa·s and N·s/m². Useful for dimensional analysis in fluid mechanics. Water at 20°C: 0.001 kg/(m·s).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert stokes to kilograms per meter second?
To convert stokes to kilograms per meter second, divide the value by 10000. For example, 10 St = 0.001 kg/(m·s).
How many kilograms per meter second are in 1 stokes?
1 stokes equals 0.0001 kilograms per meter second.
What is the formula for stokes to kilograms per meter second?
The formula is: kg/(m·s) = St ÷ 10000.