Pascal-Seconds to Centipoises Converter

1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP. Type any value below for the exact centipoises figure.

Pa·s
1,000cP

1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP

Conversion summary

1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP

Formula
Centipoise = Pascal-Second × 1,000
Category
Viscosity
Units
Pa·s → cP

How do you convert pascal-seconds to centipoises?

To convert pascal-seconds to centipoises, multiply the number of pascal-seconds by 1,000. 1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP.

Conversion formula

Centipoise = Pascal-Second × 1,000

Pascal-Seconds to centipoises conversion table

Pascal-Seconds (Pa·s)Centipoises (cP)
0.001 Pa·s1 cP
0.01 Pa·s10 cP
0.1 Pa·s100 cP
1 Pa·s1,000 cP
2 Pa·s2,000 cP
5 Pa·s5,000 cP
10 Pa·s10,000 cP

What is Pascal-Second?

Pascal-second is the SI derived unit of dynamic viscosity, expressing a fluid's resistance to flow.

Short history of Pascal-Second

Derived from the SI units of pressure and time, the pascal-second became the standard scientific reference for dynamic viscosity in fluid mechanics.

Open the Pascal-Second unit guide

What is Centipoise?

Centipoise is a widely used practical unit of dynamic viscosity in industry; water at 20 °C has a viscosity of about 1 centipoise.

Short history of Centipoise

Centipoise is one thousandth of the CGS poise unit and became common because it produces more readable numbers for everyday liquids like motor oil and paint.

Open the Centipoise unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Pascal-Second in Centipoise?

1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP.

How do you convert Pascal-Second to Centipoise?

To convert pascal-seconds to centipoises, multiply the number of pascal-seconds by 1,000. 1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP.

Frequently asked questions

How many centipoises are in 1 pascal-second?

1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP.

How do you convert pascal-seconds to centipoises?

To convert pascal-seconds to centipoises, multiply the number of pascal-seconds by 1,000. 1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP.

How many pascal-seconds are in 1 centipoise?

1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: NIST Guide to the SI — Appendix B.9: Viscosity, Dynamic (pascal-second, poise, centipoise)
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI — Conversion Factors

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