Convert Centipoise to Poise
1 centipoise (cP) equals 0.01 poise (P).
1 cP = 0.01 P
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Centipoise to Poise
- 1 cP = 0.01 P
- 1 P = 100 cP
- Example: convert 15 cP to P: 15 cP = 15 × 0.01 P = 0.15 P
Formula
P = cP ÷ 100
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 cP = 0.01 P = 10⁻³ Pa·s
- 1 P = 1 dyn·s/cm² = 0.1 Pa·s
- 1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s ÷ 0.1 Pa·s per P = 0.01 P
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Centipoise definition: centipoise; Poise definition: poise.
Worked examples
- 100 cP is 1 P.
100 cP × 0.01 = 1 P - 5000 cP is 50 P.
5000 cP × 0.01 = 50 P
Centipoise to Poise conversion table
| Centipoise (cP) | Poise (P) |
|---|---|
| 0.018 cP | 0.00018 P |
| 0.3 cP | 0.003 P |
| 0.65 cP | 0.0065 P |
| 0.89 cP | 0.0089 P |
| 1 cP | 0.01 P |
| 2 cP | 0.02 P |
| 5 cP | 0.05 P |
| 10 cP | 0.1 P |
| 50 cP | 0.5 P |
| 100 cP | 1 P |
| 200 cP | 2 P |
| 400 cP | 4 P |
| 1000 cP | 10 P |
| 2000 cP | 20 P |
| 3000 cP | 30 P |
| 10000 cP | 100 P |
Where it's used
Centipoise values are converted to poise for comparison with older references. Divide by 100.
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 a poise 0.1 Pa·s?
Yes, exactly.
How many poise are in 1 centipoise?
1 cP = 0.01 P.
How do I convert centipoise to poise?
Multiply the value in cP by 0.01, or divide it by 100. For example, 15 cP × 0.01 = 0.15 P.
Is the cP to P conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 cP is exactly 0.01 P.
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)".
- 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, "poise (P)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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