Pounds per Foot-Second to Poise Converter
Enter the dynamic viscosity in pounds per foot-second below to convert it to poise.
Convert Pounds per Foot-Second to Poise
Enter a value in pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)) to convert to poise (P).
Pound per Foot-Second to Poise Conversion Table
Table showing various pound per foot-second measurements converted to poise. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Pounds per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s)) | Poise (P) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/(ft·s) | 14.8816394 P |
| 2 lb/(ft·s) | 29.7632788 P |
| 2.5 lb/(ft·s) | 37.2040985 P |
| 5 lb/(ft·s) | 74.408197 P |
| 10 lb/(ft·s) | 148.816394 P |
| 15 lb/(ft·s) | 223.224591 P |
| 20 lb/(ft·s) | 297.632788 P |
| 25 lb/(ft·s) | 372.040985 P |
| 30 lb/(ft·s) | 446.449182 P |
| 50 lb/(ft·s) | 744.08197 P |
How to Convert Pounds per Foot-Second to Poise
To convert pounds per foot-second to poise, multiply the dynamic viscosity by the following conversion ratio: 14.8816394 poise/pound per foot-second.
Since one pound per foot-second is equal to 14.8816394 poise, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The dynamic viscosity in poise is equal to the dynamic viscosity in pounds per foot-second multiplied by 14.8816394.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pounds per foot-second to poise using the formula above.
How Many Poise Are in a Pound per Foot-Second?
There are 14.8816394 poise in a pound per foot-second, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pound per foot-second to poise calculator automatically converts your dynamic viscosity measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Pounds per Foot-Second and poise are both units used to measure dynamic viscosity. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
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. [2]
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.
When converting dynamic viscosity between pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)) and poise (P), keep full floating-point precision (1 lb/(ft·s) = 14.8816394 P; 1 P = 0.0671969 lb/(ft·s)) during intermediate calculations and round only the final poise figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Pound per Foot-Second & Poise Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our poise to pounds per foot-second calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting poise to pounds per foot-second, converting pascal seconds to poise, or converting pascal seconds to millipascal seconds.
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Viscosity - Dynamic Metrology Standard — Pounds per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s)) to Poise (P)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Pound per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s)) & Poise (P)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (lb/(ft·s) to P)