centipoise to pascal second
Convert centipoise (cP) to pascal second (Pa·s). Use an editable dynamic viscosity converter, conversion formula, and reference table.
1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s
Conversion formula
One centipoise equals 0.001 pascal second. Multiply your value in centipoise by this factor to get pascal second. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.
Worked example
To convert 5 centipoise:5 × 0.001 = 0.005 Pa·s
Conversion table
| centipoise (cP) | pascal second (Pa·s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
About these measurements
Dynamic viscosity describes resistance to shear flow.
The base reference used here is the pascal second. One centipoise is 0.001 base units; one pascal second is 1 base units.
Important distinctions
Compound units must match the quantity and dimension. Temperature intervals use size factors rather than temperature offsets. Calorie and BTU entries use the explicit definitions shown.
Precision
The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.
Common questions
How do I convert cP to Pa·s?
Multiply the quantity in cP by 0.001. You can also type the value into the converter above.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button or open the pascal second to centipoise converter.
Reference
NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.
