Convert Stokes to Pound-force Second per Square Foot

Convert stokes to pound-force seconds per square foot by entering a value below.

1 St (stokes) = 2.0885433788e-6 lbf·s/ft² (pound-force seconds per square foot)

How to Convert Stokes to Pound-force Seconds per Square Foot

The stokes and pound-force second per square foot are both units of viscosity. 1 pound-force second per square foot equals 478802.6 stokes. This means to convert stokes to pound-force seconds per square foot, you divide by 478802.6.

Formula

pound-force seconds per square foot = stokes ÷ 478802.6

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 St to pound-force seconds per square foot:

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Convert 5 St to pound-force seconds per square foot

We need to convert stokes to pound-force seconds per square foot

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Apply the formula

Since 1 lbf·s/ft² = 478802.6 St, divide by 478802.6

5 ÷ 478802.6 = 1.0442716894e-5

Answer

5 St = 1.0442716894e-5 lbf·s/ft²

Stokes to Pound-force Second per Square Foot Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common stokes to pound-force second per square foot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Stokes (St) Pound-force Seconds per Square Foot (lbf·s/ft²)
0.1 St 2.0885433788e-7 lbf·s/ft²
0.5 St 1.0442716894e-6 lbf·s/ft²
1 St 2.0885433788e-6 lbf·s/ft²
2 St 4.1770867577e-6 lbf·s/ft²
5 St 1.0442716894e-5 lbf·s/ft²
10 St 2.0885433788e-5 lbf·s/ft²
25 St 5.2213584471e-5 lbf·s/ft²
50 St 0.0001044272 lbf·s/ft²
100 St 0.0002088543 lbf·s/ft²

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.

Pound-force Second per Square Foot (lbf·s/ft²)

Pound-force second per square foot (lbf·s/ft²) is the primary US imperial dynamic viscosity unit, equal to 47.88 Pa·s. Used in HVAC, hydraulics, and US engineering calculations. Also called poundal-second per square foot. Water is about 2.1×10⁻⁵ lbf·s/ft².

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert stokes to pound-force seconds per square foot?

To convert stokes to pound-force seconds per square foot, divide the value by 478802.6. For example, 10 St = 2.0885433788e-5 lbf·s/ft².

How many pound-force seconds per square foot are in 1 stokes?

1 stokes equals 2.0885433788e-6 pound-force seconds per square foot.

What is the formula for stokes to pound-force seconds per square foot?

The formula is: lbf·s/ft² = St ÷ 478802.6.