Convert Stokes to Centistokes
1 stokes (St) equals 100 centistokes (cSt).
1 St = 100 cSt
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Stokes to Centistokes
- 1 St = 100 cSt
- 1 cSt = 0.01 St
- Example: convert 15 St to cSt: 15 St = 15 × 100 cSt = 1500 cSt
Formula
cSt = St × 100
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 St = 1 cm²/s = 10⁻⁴ m²/s
- 1 cSt = 0.01 St = 10⁻⁶ m²/s = 1 mm²/s
- 1 St = 0.0001 m²/s ÷ 0.000001 m²/s per cSt = 100 cSt
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Stokes definition: stokes; Centistokes definition: centistokes.
Worked examples
- 1 St is 100 cSt.
1 St × 100 = 100 cSt - 0.5 St is 50 cSt.
0.5 St × 100 = 50 cSt
Stokes to Centistokes conversion table
| Stokes (St) | Centistokes (cSt) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 St | 1 cSt |
| 0.05 St | 5 cSt |
| 0.1 St | 10 cSt |
| 0.5 St | 50 cSt |
| 1 St | 100 cSt |
| 2 St | 200 cSt |
| 5 St | 500 cSt |
| 10 St | 1000 cSt |
| 100 St | 10000 cSt |
Where it's used
Older viscosity data in stokes is converted to centistokes. Multiply by 100.
Stokes to other kinematic viscosity units
| Conversion | 1 St equals |
|---|---|
| stokes to square meter per second | 0.0001 m²/s |
| stokes to square millimeter per second | 100 mm²/s |
| stokes to centistokes | 100 cSt |
| stokes to square centimeter per second | 1 cm²/s |
| stokes to square foot per second | 0.001076391042 ft²/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many cSt are in a stokes?
Exactly 100.
How many centistokes are in 1 stokes?
1 St = 100 cSt.
How do I convert stokes to centistokes?
Multiply the value in St by 100. For example, 15 St × 100 = 1500 cSt.
Is the St to cSt conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 St is exactly 100 cSt.
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, "stokes (St)".
- 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, "centistokes (cSt)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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