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Dynamic Viscosity Converter
Convert between Pa·s, centipoise (cP) and poise. Handy reference: water at 20 °C is ~1.00 cP, olive oil ~80 cP, honey ~10,000 cP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between dynamic and kinematic viscosity?
Dynamic viscosity (Pa·s, cP) measures a fluid's internal resistance to flow; kinematic viscosity (m²/s, cSt) is dynamic viscosity divided by density.
How do I convert poise to pascal-seconds?
1 poise = 0.1 Pa·s, and 1 centipoise = 0.001 Pa·s (1 mPa·s).