Convert Centipoise to Millipascal-seconds
1 centipoise (cP) equals 1 millipascal-second (mPa·s).
1 cP = 1 mPa·s
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Centipoise to Millipascal-second
- 1 cP = 1 mPa·s
- 1 mPa·s = 1 cP
- Example: convert 15 cP to mPa·s: 15 cP = 15 × 1 mPa·s = 15 mPa·s
Formula
mPa·s = cP × 1
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 cP = 0.01 P = 10⁻³ Pa·s
- 1 mPa·s = 10⁻³ Pa·s = 1 cP
- 1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s ÷ 0.001 Pa·s per mPa·s = 1 mPa·s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Centipoise definition: centipoise; Millipascal-second definition: millipascal-second.
Worked examples
- 1 cP is exactly 1 mPa·s.
1 cP × 1 = 1 mPa·s - A 350 cP oil is 350 mPa·s.
350 cP × 1 = 350 mPa·s
Centipoise to Millipascal-second conversion table
| Centipoise (cP) | Millipascal-seconds (mPa·s) |
|---|---|
| 0.018 cP | 0.018 mPa·s |
| 0.3 cP | 0.3 mPa·s |
| 0.65 cP | 0.65 mPa·s |
| 0.89 cP | 0.89 mPa·s |
| 1 cP | 1 mPa·s |
| 2 cP | 2 mPa·s |
| 5 cP | 5 mPa·s |
| 10 cP | 10 mPa·s |
| 50 cP | 50 mPa·s |
| 100 cP | 100 mPa·s |
| 200 cP | 200 mPa·s |
| 400 cP | 400 mPa·s |
| 1000 cP | 1000 mPa·s |
| 2000 cP | 2000 mPa·s |
| 3000 cP | 3000 mPa·s |
| 10000 cP | 10000 mPa·s |
Where it's used
Centipoise and millipascal-seconds are the same quantity; datasheets use either. The factor is exactly 1.
Centipoise to other dynamic viscosity units
| Conversion | 1 cP equals |
|---|---|
| centipoise to pascal-second | 0.001 Pa·s |
| centipoise to millipascal-second | 1 mPa·s |
| centipoise to poise | 0.01 P |
| centipoise to pound-force second per square foot | 0.00002088543423 lbf·s/ft² |
| centipoise to pound per foot-second | 0.0006719689751 lb/(ft·s) |
Frequently asked questions
Is cP the same as mPa·s?
Yes, 1 cP = 1 mPa·s exactly.
How many millipascal-seconds are in 1 centipoise?
1 cP = 1 mPa·s.
How do I convert centipoise to millipascal-seconds?
Multiply the value in cP by 1. For example, 15 cP × 1 = 15 mPa·s.
Is the cP to mPa·s conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 cP is exactly 1 mPa·s.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "centipoise (cP)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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