Convert Stokes to Poise
Type the number of stokes that you wish to convert to poise.
How to Convert Stokes to Poise
The stokes and poise are both units of viscosity. By definition, 1 poise equals exactly 1000 stokes. This means to convert stokes to poise, you divide by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 St to poise:
We need to convert stokes to poise
Since 1 P = 1000 St, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 St = 0.005 P
Stokes to Poise Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common stokes to poise conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Stokes (St) | Poise (P) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 St | 0.0001 P |
| 0.5 St | 0.0005 P |
| 1 St | 0.001 P |
| 2 St | 0.002 P |
| 5 St | 0.005 P |
| 10 St | 0.01 P |
| 25 St | 0.025 P |
| 50 St | 0.05 P |
| 100 St | 0.1 P |
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.
Poise (P)
The poise (P) is the CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 0.1 Pa·s or 100 centipoise. Named after Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille who studied blood flow. Water is 0.01 P, glycerin is ~15 P at 20°C. One poise = 1 g/(cm·s) = 1 dyn·s/cm².
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert stokes to poise?
To convert stokes to poise, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 St = 0.01 P.
How many poise are in 1 stokes?
1 stokes equals 0.001 poise.
What is the formula for stokes to poise?
The formula is: P = St ÷ 1000.