🫗 Dynamic Viscosity Converter
Convert dynamic viscosity units, pascal-second, millipascal-second, poise, centipoise and micropoise. Water is about 1 cP; 1 poise = 0.1 Pa·s.
1 Pa·s = 1000 mPa·s
1 pascal-seconds = 1000 millipascal-seconds
1 × 1000 = 1000
1 Pa·s equals 1000 mPa·s, so multiplying by 1000 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity, only the measuring stick changes.
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All dynamic viscosity units
| Unit | Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Pascal-second | Pa·s | The SI unit of dynamic viscosity, one pascal of shear stress producing a velocity gradient of one per second. Water is about 0.001 Pa·s; honey is a few Pa·s. |
| Millipascal-second | mPa·s | One-thousandth of a pascal-second (10⁻³ Pa·s), numerically identical to the centipoise. The everyday unit for thin liquids, water at 20 °C is almost exactly 1 mPa·s. |
| Poise | P | The CGS unit of dynamic viscosity, exactly 0.1 Pa·s. Named after Poiseuille; still common in older fluid-mechanics and lubricant literature. |
| Centipoise | cP | One-hundredth of a poise, equal to 1 mPa·s. The most-used practical unit, water is ~1 cP, motor oil tens to hundreds, honey around 10,000 cP. |
| Micropoise | µP | One-millionth of a poise (10⁻⁷ Pa·s). Suited to very low viscosities such as gases, air is about 180 µP. |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert dynamic viscosity units?
Choose your two units in the converter above and type a value, the result updates instantly, entirely in your browser. All 5 dynamic viscosity units on this page are interchangeable, so you can convert in either direction.
Which dynamic viscosity units can I convert here?
This converter supports 5 dynamic viscosity units: Pascal-second (Pa·s), Millipascal-second (mPa·s), Poise (P), Centipoise (cP) and 1 more. Pick any two to convert between them.
What is the most common dynamic viscosity conversion?
One of the most-used dynamic viscosity conversions is Centipoise to Pascal-seconds (cP → Pa·s). Every dynamic viscosity pair we support is linked below, each with its own formula and table.
Is this Dynamic Viscosity Converter free and private?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors, and computes every result locally in your browser, nothing you type is uploaded, and the page keeps working offline.