Viscosity (Dynamic) Converter
Dynamic viscosity measures a fluid’s internal resistance to flow — how "thick" it is. The SI unit is the pascal-second (Pa·s). Water at about 20 °C has a viscosity close to 1 mPa·s, which is the same as 1 centipoise (cP).
1 Pascal-Second = 1,000 Centipoise
How to convert Pascal-Second to Centipoise
One Pascal-Second equals 1,000 Centipoise, so multiply any value in Pa·s by 1,000 to get cP. To convert back, divide by 1,000 — or multiply by 0.001.
cP = Pa·s × 1,000
Example: 25 Pa·s × 1,000 = 25,000 cP.
Pascal-Second to Centipoise table
| Pascal-Second (Pa·s) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 4 | 4,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
Centipoise to Pascal-Second table
| Centipoise (cP) | Pascal-Second (Pa·s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Viscosity (Dynamic) units at a glance
All 13 units this converter supports, each expressed in Pascal-Second (Pa·s) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in Pa·s | 1 Pa·s in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal-Second | Pa·s | 1 | 1 |
| Millipascal-Second | mPa·s | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Micropascal-Second | uPa·s | 0.000001 | 1,000,000 |
| Kilopascal-Second | kPa·s | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Poise | P | 0.1 | 10 |
| Centipoise | cP | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Kilogram/Meter-Second | kg/(m·s) | 1 | 1 |
| Gram/Centimeter-Second | g/(cm·s) | 0.1 | 10 |
| Pound-Force-Second/Foot² | lbf·s/ft² | 47.88025898 | 0.02088543423 |
| Pound-Force-Second/Inch² | lbf·s/in² | 6,894.757293 | 0.0001450377377 |
| Pound/Foot-Second | lb/(ft·s) | 1.488163944 | 0.6719689751 |
| Slug/Foot-Second | slug/(ft·s) | 47.88025898 | 0.02088543423 |
| Reyn | reyn | 6,894.757293 | 0.0001450377377 |
Where viscosity (dynamic) conversions are used
Lubricants, paints and coatings, food processing, and pumping and pipe-flow calculations.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Pascal-Second in Centipoise?
1 Pascal-Second (Pa·s) is 1,000 Centipoise (cP).
What is 1 Centipoise in Pascal-Second?
1 Centipoise (cP) is 0.001 Pascal-Second (Pa·s).
How do I convert Pascal-Second to Centipoise?
Multiply the value in Pascal-Second by 1,000. For example, 5 Pa·s × 1,000 = 5,000 cP. To go the other way, divide by 1,000.
How many units does the viscosity (dynamic) converter support?
It converts between 13 units: Pascal-Second, Millipascal-Second, Micropascal-Second, Kilopascal-Second, Poise, Centipoise, Kilogram/Meter-Second, Gram/Centimeter-Second, Pound-Force-Second/Foot², Pound-Force-Second/Inch², Pound/Foot-Second, Slug/Foot-Second, Reyn.
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Figures on this page are calculated with the same conversion factors as the converter above and shown to up to 10 significant figures. See our disclaimer before relying on a result in a professional or safety-critical context.