Convert Millipascal-seconds to Centipoise
1 millipascal-second (mPa·s) equals 1 centipoise (cP).
1 mPa·s = 1 cP
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Millipascal-second to Centipoise
- 1 mPa·s = 1 cP
- 1 cP = 1 mPa·s
- Example: convert 15 mPa·s to cP: 15 mPa·s = 15 × 1 cP = 15 cP
Formula
cP = mPa·s × 1
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 mPa·s = 10⁻³ Pa·s = 1 cP
- 1 cP = 0.01 P = 10⁻³ Pa·s
- 1 mPa·s = 0.001 Pa·s ÷ 0.001 Pa·s per cP = 1 cP
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Millipascal-second definition: millipascal-second; Centipoise definition: centipoise.
Worked examples
- Water at 25 °C, 0.89 mPa·s, is 0.89 cP.
0.89 mPa·s × 1 = 0.89 cP - A 3000 mPa·s adhesive is 3000 cP.
3000 mPa·s × 1 = 3000 cP
Millipascal-second to Centipoise conversion table
| Millipascal-seconds (mPa·s) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 0.018 mPa·s | 0.018 cP |
| 0.3 mPa·s | 0.3 cP |
| 0.65 mPa·s | 0.65 cP |
| 0.89 mPa·s | 0.89 cP |
| 1 mPa·s | 1 cP |
| 1.0 mPa·s | 1 cP |
| 1.5 mPa·s | 1.5 cP |
| 3 mPa·s | 3 cP |
| 10 mPa·s | 10 cP |
| 50 mPa·s | 50 cP |
| 100 mPa·s | 100 cP |
| 250 mPa·s | 250 cP |
| 500 mPa·s | 500 cP |
| 1000 mPa·s | 1000 cP |
| 5000 mPa·s | 5000 cP |
Where it's used
SI viscosities in mPa·s are read directly as centipoise for comparison with US and legacy datasheets.
Millipascal-second to other dynamic viscosity units
| Conversion | 1 mPa·s equals |
|---|---|
| millipascal-second to pascal-second | 0.001 Pa·s |
| millipascal-second to centipoise | 1 cP |
| millipascal-second to poise | 0.01 P |
| millipascal-second to pound-force second per square foot | 0.00002088543423 lbf·s/ft² |
| millipascal-second to pound per foot-second | 0.0006719689751 lb/(ft·s) |
Frequently asked questions
Why do datasheets use both mPa·s and cP?
mPa·s is the SI form; cP is the traditional CGS name. They are numerically identical.
How many centipoise are in 1 millipascal-second?
1 mPa·s = 1 cP.
How do I convert millipascal-seconds to centipoise?
Multiply the value in mPa·s by 1. For example, 15 mPa·s × 1 = 15 cP.
Is the mPa·s to cP conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 mPa·s is exactly 1 cP.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- 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)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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