Kinematic Viscosity Unit Converter

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.

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Kinematic Viscosity Conversion Table

m²/smm²/sft²/scSt
0.0011,0000.0107641,000
0.0110,0000.1076410,000
0.1100,0001.0764100,000
0.5500,0005.382500,000
11,000,00010.7641,000,000
55,000,00053.825,000,000
1010,000,000107.6410,000,000
5050,000,000538.250,000,000
100100,000,0001,076.4100,000,000

Kinematic Viscosity Units

m²/s Square Meter per Second SI

SI unit of kinematic viscosity. Used in Reynolds number calculations and international engineering standards.

cm²/s Square Centimeter per Second Metric

Equal to 1 stoke. CGS unit of kinematic viscosity.

mm²/s Square Millimeter per Second SI

Equal to 1 centistoke. Common unit for lubricant viscosity specifications (ISO, SAE grades).

ft²/s Square Foot per Second US

US customary kinematic viscosity unit. Used in US fluid mechanics and Reynolds number calculations.

ft²/h Square Foot per Hour US

Used for some thermal diffusivity and viscosity specifications in US engineering references.

in²/s Square Inch per Second US

Sometimes used for kinematic viscosity in US manufacturing and hydraulic system specifications.

cSt Centistoke Metric

Most common practical kinematic viscosity unit. Equal to mm²/s. Water at 20°C ≈ 1.004 cSt. Standard for lubricant specs.

St Stoke Metric

CGS unit of kinematic viscosity. Equal to cm²/s or 100 centistokes. Named after George Gabriel Stokes.

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