Conversion Formula
$$St = cSt \times 0.01$$
Multiply the value in Centistoke by 0.01 to get Stoke.
cSt to St Conversion Table
| Centistoke (cSt) | Stoke (St) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 0.5 | 0.005 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
cSt to St in Engineering
Kinematic viscosity (dynamic viscosity divided by density) is directly used in Reynolds number calculations, pipe flow analysis, and lubrication specifications. The centistoke (cSt) is the most common practical unit, where water at 20°C ≈ 1.004 cSt.
Centistoke: Most common practical kinematic viscosity unit. Equal to mm²/s. Water at 20°C ≈ 1.004 cSt. Standard for lubricant specs.
Stoke: CGS unit of kinematic viscosity. Equal to cm²/s or 100 centistokes. Named after George Gabriel Stokes.