Poise to Pounds per Foot-Second Converter
Enter the dynamic viscosity in poise below to convert it to pounds per foot-second.
Convert Poise to Pounds per Foot-Second
Enter a value in poise (P) to convert to pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)).
Poise to Pound per Foot-Second Conversion Table
Table showing various poise measurements converted to pounds per foot-second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Poise (P) | Pounds per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s)) |
|---|---|
| 1 P | 0.0671969 lb/(ft·s) |
| 2 P | 0.1343938 lb/(ft·s) |
| 2.5 P | 0.1679922 lb/(ft·s) |
| 5 P | 0.3359845 lb/(ft·s) |
| 10 P | 0.671969 lb/(ft·s) |
| 15 P | 1.0079535 lb/(ft·s) |
| 20 P | 1.343938 lb/(ft·s) |
| 25 P | 1.6799224 lb/(ft·s) |
| 30 P | 2.0159069 lb/(ft·s) |
| 50 P | 3.3598449 lb/(ft·s) |
How to Convert Poise to Pounds per Foot-Second
To convert poise to pounds per foot-second, multiply the dynamic viscosity by the following conversion ratio: 0.0671969 pounds per foot-second/poise.
Since one poise is equal to 0.0671969 pounds per foot-second, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The dynamic viscosity in pounds per foot-second is equal to the dynamic viscosity in poise multiplied by 0.0671969.
For example, here's how to convert 5 poise to pounds per foot-second using the formula above.
How Many Pounds per Foot-Second Are in a Poise?
There are 0.0671969 pounds per foot-second in a poise, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our poise to pound per foot-second calculator automatically converts your dynamic viscosity measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Poise and pounds per foot-second 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 Pound per Foot-Second?
A pound per foot-second is a unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 1.4881639 pascal seconds (Pa·s), the base unit for dynamic viscosity. Imperial dynamic viscosity unit (≈ 1.4882 Pa·s). [2]
The pound per foot-second is classified as a US customary unit of dynamic viscosity. Pounds per Foot-Second can be abbreviated as lb/(ft·s); for example, 1 pound per foot-second can be written as 1 lb/(ft·s).
When working with pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)) are widely used across standard dynamic viscosity applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting dynamic viscosity between poise (P) and pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)), keep full floating-point precision (1 P = 0.0671969 lb/(ft·s); 1 lb/(ft·s) = 14.8816394 P) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pound per foot-second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Poise & Pound per Foot-Second Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our pounds per foot-second to poise calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting pounds per foot-second to poise, converting poise 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 Pounds per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s))
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Poise (P) & Pound per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s))
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (P to lb/(ft·s))