What is the base SI unit for viscosity - dynamic?

The primary reference unit for viscosity - dynamic in this converter is the Pascal Second (Pa·s). All 6 supported viscosity - dynamic units are anchored to this standard.

Are these viscosity - dynamic conversion factors verified?

Yes, all viscosity - dynamic conversion constants on UnitConvertersGo are verified against NIST Special Publication 811 and ISO/IEC 80000 international metrology standards.

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10,000 mPa·s

10 Pa·s = 10,000 mPa·s

10 Pa·s = 10,000 mPa·s = 100 PGet Widget

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Common Viscosity - Dynamic Reference Points

Here are some common viscosity - dynamic values in Pascal Second (Pa·s), Millipascal Second (mPa·s), and Poise (P). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.

Description	Pascal Second (Pa·s)	Millipascal Second (mPa·s)	Poise (P)
1 pascal second unit	1	1,000	10
5 pascal seconds	5	5,000	50
10 pascal seconds benchmark	10	10,000	100
25 pascal seconds	25	25,000	250
50 pascal seconds	50	50,000	500
100 pascal seconds reference	100	100,000	1,000

Viscosity - Dynamic Conversion Formulas

Use the following formulas to convert between pascal seconds, millipascal seconds, and poise.

Pascal Seconds to Millipascal Seconds

mPa·s = Pa·s × 1,000

Millipascal Seconds to Pascal Seconds

Pa·s = mPa·s × 0.001

Pascal Seconds to Poise

P = Pa·s × 10

Example: Convert 10 Pascal Seconds (Pa·s) to Millipascal Seconds (mPa·s)

1 Pa·s = 1,000 mPa·s

10 Pa·s × 1,000 = 10,000 mPa·s

All viscosity - dynamic conversions are anchored to the international SI base unit (Pascal Second) for full scientific and engineering accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 pascal second (Pa·s) equals 1,000 millipascal seconds (mPa·s). Multiply your pascal second value by 1,000 or enter it in the Viscosity - Dynamic Converter above for instant calculation.

Viscosity - Dynamic Converter

Quick Info

Pascal Second (Pa·s) is a primary viscosity - dynamic unit used globally across science, commerce, and daily measurement.
Millipascal Second (mPa·s) is widely used alongside Pa·s for practical viscosity - dynamic specifications and conversions.
Pascal Second (Pa·s) serves as the standardized reference base unit anchoring all 6 units in this category.
Verified accuracy: All conversion factors follow official NIST SP 811 and ISO/IEC 80000 metrology constants.

Viscosity - Dynamic Units Comparison

Pascal Second (Pa·s)

Coherent SI unit of dynamic viscosity (1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP).

Millipascal Second (mPa·s)

Numerically identical to 1 centipoise (1 mPa·s = 1 cP).

Poise (P)

CGS dynamic viscosity unit equal to 0.1 Pa·s.

References

[1]NIST · NIST HB 133 / SP 811
Source
[2]BIPM · BIPM SI-9
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[3]NIST SP 811 · NIST SP 811 App. B.9
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Pascal Seconds to Millipascal Seconds (Pa·s to mPa·s)Millipascal Seconds to Pascal Seconds (mPa·s to Pa·s)Pascal Seconds to Poise (Pa·s to P)Poise to Pascal Seconds (P to Pa·s)Pascal Seconds to Centipoise (Pa·s to cP)Centipoise to Pascal Seconds (cP to Pa·s)

Category Conversion Matrix

Simultaneous comparison of 6 units in this category

Pascal Second (Pa·s)

Millipascal Second (mPa·s)

1,000

Poise (P)

Centipoise (cP)

1,000

Pound per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s))

0.67197

Pound-force Second per Sq. Foot (lbf·s/ft²)

0.02089

Viscosity - Dynamic Unit Definitions & Symbols

Pascal Second (Pa·s)

Coherent SI unit of dynamic viscosity (1 Pa·s = 1,000 cP).

Millipascal Second (mPa·s)

METRIC

Numerically identical to 1 centipoise (1 mPa·s = 1 cP).

Poise (P)

METRIC

CGS dynamic viscosity unit equal to 0.1 Pa·s.

Centipoise (cP)

METRIC

Water at 20 °C has a viscosity of approximately 1 cP (0.001 Pa·s).

Pound per Foot-Second (lb/(ft·s))

US CUSTOMARY

Imperial dynamic viscosity unit (≈ 1.4882 Pa·s).

Pound-force Second per Sq. Foot (lbf·s/ft²)

US CUSTOMARY

Gravitational US viscosity unit (≈ 47.88 Pa·s).

References

NIST · BIPM · ISO

[1]
NIST (NIST HB 133 / SP 811)·Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition & NIST SP 811
NIST HB 133 Standard
[2]
BIPM (BIPM SI-9)·The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th Edition)
BIPM SI Brochure
[3]
NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9: Factors for Units Listed by Kind of Quantity or Field of Science
NIST SP 811 Appendix B.9

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