Dynamic Viscosity

Convert cp to pa·s

1 centipoise equals 0.001 pascal seconds. Enter a value below to convert instantly.

1 cP
0.001 Pa·s

Multiply the number of centipoises by 0.001 to get pascal seconds. How this is calculated

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Formula

Multiply the number of centipoises by 0.001 to get pascal seconds.

Step by step

  1. Start with 1 cP.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor 0.001.
  3. 1 × 0.001 = 0.001 Pa·s.

Centipoises to Pascal Seconds conversion table

Conversion table from Centipoises to Pascal Seconds
Centipoises (cP) Pascal Seconds (Pa·s)
1 0.001
2 0.002
5 0.005
10 0.01
20 0.02
50 0.05
100 0.1
1,000 1

Convert Centipoise to other dynamic viscosity units

1 cP expressed in every other dynamic viscosity unit on this site.

  • Pascal Second Pa·s 0.001
  • Kilopascal Second kPa·s 0.000001
  • Millipascal Second mPa·s 1
  • Micropascal Second µPa·s 1,000
  • Newton Second per Square Meter N·s/m² 0.001
  • Poise P 0.01
  • Millipoise mP 10
  • Micropoise µP 10,000
  • Kilopoise kP 0.00001
  • Dyne Second per Square Centimeter dyn·s/cm² 0.01
  • Gram per Centimeter Second g/(cm·s) 0.01
  • Kilogram per Meter Second kg/(m·s) 0.001
  • Exapoise EP 1e-20
  • Petapoise PP 1e-17
  • Terapoise TP 1e-14
  • Gigapoise GP 1e-11
  • Megapoise MP 1e-8
  • Hectopoise hP 0.0001
  • Decipoise dP 0.1
  • Nanopoise nP 10,000,000
  • Picopoise pP 10,000,000,000
  • Femtopoise fP 10,000,000,000,000
  • Attopoise aP 1e+16
  • Kilogram-force Second per Square Meter kgf·s/m² 0.00010197162
  • Pound-force Second per Square Foot lbf·s/ft² 0.000020885434
  • Pound-force Second per Square Inch lbf·s/in² 1.4503774e-7
  • Pound per Foot Second lb/(ft·s) 0.00067196898
  • Pound per Foot Hour lb/(ft·h) 2.4190883
  • Slug per Foot Second slug/(ft·s) 0.000020885434

About the centipoise

The centipoise (cP) is a Metric unit of dynamic viscosity. Water at 20 °C is about 1 cP; motor oil is a few hundred.

About the pascal second

The pascal second (Pa·s) is a SI unit of dynamic viscosity.

Where this conversion is used

Converting centipoises to pascal seconds comes up when lubricant specifications, coatings, adhesives, and pipe-flow calculations. Water at 20 °C sits at almost exactly 1 centipoise, which makes it a convenient mental benchmark.

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Frequently asked questions

How many pascal seconds are in a centipoise?

One centipoise equals 0.001 pascal seconds.

How do you convert centipoises to pascal seconds?

Multiply the number of centipoises by 0.001 to get pascal seconds.

What is 1 pascal second in centipoises?

One pascal second equals 1,000 centipoises.

When would I convert centipoises to pascal seconds?

This conversion is common when lubricant specifications, coatings, adhesives, and pipe-flow calculations.

Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.