Poise to Pascal Seconds Converter
Enter the dynamic viscosity in poise below to convert it to pascal seconds.
Convert Poise to Pascal Seconds
Enter a value in poise (P) to convert to pascal seconds (Pa·s).
Poise to Pascal Second Conversion Table
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How to Convert Poise to Pascal Seconds
To convert poise to pascal seconds, multiply the dynamic viscosity by the following conversion ratio: 0.1 pascal seconds/poise.
Since one poise is equal to 0.1 pascal seconds, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The dynamic viscosity in pascal seconds is equal to the dynamic viscosity in poise multiplied by 0.1.
For example, here's how to convert 10 poise to pascal seconds using the formula above.
How Many Pascal Seconds Are in a Poise?
There are 0.1 pascal seconds in a poise, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our poise to pascal second calculator automatically converts your dynamic viscosity measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Poise and pascal seconds are both units used to measure dynamic viscosity. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Poise?
A poise is a unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 1/10 of a pascal second (0.1 Pa·s). CGS dynamic viscosity unit equal to 0.1 Pa·s. [1]
The poise is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of dynamic viscosity. Poise can be abbreviated as P; for example, 1 poise can be written as 1 P.
When working with poise (P) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, poise (P) are widely used across standard dynamic viscosity applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Pascal Second?
Coherent SI unit of dynamic viscosity (1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring dynamic viscosity across scientific and practical applications. [2]
The pascal second is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of dynamic viscosity. Pascal Seconds can be abbreviated as Pa·s; for example, 1 pascal second can be written as 1 Pa·s.
As the primary coherent reference unit for dynamic viscosity in this category, all other dynamic viscosity units are mathematically anchored to the pascal second (Pa·s).
In practice, pascal seconds (Pa·s) are widely used across standard dynamic viscosity applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting dynamic viscosity between poise (P) and pascal seconds (Pa·s), keep full floating-point precision (1 P = 0.1 Pa·s; 1 Pa·s = 10 P) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pascal second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Poise & Pascal Second Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our pascal seconds to poise converter (Pa·s to P) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting millipascal seconds to pascal seconds, converting centipoise to pascal seconds, or converting pascal seconds to millipascal seconds.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Viscosity - Dynamic Metrology Standard — Poise (P) to Pascal Seconds (Pa·s)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Poise (P) & Pascal Second (Pa·s)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (P to Pa·s)