Convert Poise to Centipoise
1 poise (P) equals 100 centipoise (cP).
1 P = 100 cP
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Poise to Centipoise
- 1 P = 100 cP
- 1 cP = 0.01 P
- Example: convert 15 P to cP: 15 P = 15 × 100 cP = 1500 cP
Formula
cP = P × 100
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 P = 1 dyn·s/cm² = 0.1 Pa·s
- 1 cP = 0.01 P = 10⁻³ Pa·s
- 1 P = 0.1 Pa·s ÷ 0.001 Pa·s per cP = 100 cP
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Poise definition: poise; Centipoise definition: centipoise.
Worked examples
- 1 P is 100 cP.
1 P × 100 = 100 cP - 10 P is 1000 cP.
10 P × 100 = 1000 cP
Poise to Centipoise conversion table
| Poise (P) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 P | 1 cP |
| 0.1 P | 10 cP |
| 1 P | 100 cP |
| 2 P | 200 cP |
| 5 P | 500 cP |
| 10 P | 1000 cP |
| 50 P | 5000 cP |
| 100 P | 10000 cP |
Where it's used
Older literature in poise is converted to centipoise, the more common unit today. Multiply by 100.
Poise to other dynamic viscosity units
| Conversion | 1 P equals |
|---|---|
| poise to pascal-second | 0.1 Pa·s |
| poise to millipascal-second | 100 mPa·s |
| poise to centipoise | 100 cP |
| poise to pound-force second per square foot | 0.002088543423 lbf·s/ft² |
| poise to pound per foot-second | 0.06719689751 lb/(ft·s) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cP are in a poise?
Exactly 100.
How many centipoise are in 1 poise?
1 P = 100 cP.
How do I convert poise to centipoise?
Multiply the value in P by 100. For example, 15 P × 100 = 1500 cP.
Is the P to cP conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 P is exactly 100 cP.
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, "poise (P)".
- 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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