Conversion Formula
$$\mu_{\text{Pa·s}} = \mu_{\text{cP}} \times 0.001$$
Multiply centipoise by 0.001 (or divide by 1000) to get Pa·s.
cP to Pa·s Conversion Table
| Centipoise (cP) | Pascal-second (Pa·s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
cP to Pa·s in Engineering
Dynamic (absolute) viscosity is critical for pipe flow calculations, lubrication engineering, and chemical process design. The centipoise (cP) is the most commonly used unit in practice, where water at 20°C has a viscosity of approximately 1.002 cP.
Centipoise: Most common practical viscosity unit. Water at 20°C ≈ 1.002 cP. Standard in petroleum and chemical engineering.
Pascal-second: SI unit of dynamic viscosity. Equal to 1 kg/(m·s). Water at 20°C ≈ 0.001 Pa·s.