Viscosity - Kinematic Converter
Enter a value below to convert between metric, imperial, and standard viscosity - kinematic units.
Convert Viscosity - Kinematic
Enter a value and select the units to convert between square meters per second, square millimeters per second, and stokes.
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Common Viscosity - Kinematic Reference Points
Here are some common viscosity - kinematic values in Square Meter per Second (m²/s), Square Millimeter per Second (mm²/s), and Stokes (St). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Description | Square Meter per Second (m²/s) | Square Millimeter per Second (mm²/s) | Stokes (St) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 square meter per second unit | 1 | 1,000,000 | 10,000 |
| 5 square meters per second | 5 | 5,000,000 | 50,000 |
| 10 square meters per second benchmark | 10 | 10,000,000 | 100,000 |
| 25 square meters per second | 25 | 25,000,000 | 250,000 |
| 50 square meters per second | 50 | 50,000,000 | 500,000 |
| 100 square meters per second reference | 100 | 100,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
Viscosity - Kinematic Conversion Formulas
Use the following formulas to convert between square meters per second, square millimeters per second, and stokes.
All viscosity - kinematic conversions are anchored to the international SI base unit (Square Meter per Second) for full scientific and engineering accuracy.
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Viscosity - Kinematic Unit Definitions & Symbols
Square Meter per Second (m²/s)
SICoherent SI unit of kinematic viscosity.
Square Millimeter per Second (mm²/s)
METRICNumerically identical to 1 centistokes (1 mm²/s = 1 cSt = 10⁻⁶ m²/s).
Stokes (St)
METRICCGS kinematic viscosity unit equal to 1 cm²/s (0.0001 m²/s).
Centistokes (cSt)
METRICStandard lubricant and fuel viscosity unit (1 cSt = 1 mm²/s).
Square Foot per Second (ft²/s)
US CUSTOMARYImperial kinematic viscosity unit (0.092903 m²/s).
References
- [1]NIST HB 133 StandardNIST (NIST HB 133 / SP 811)·Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition & NIST SP 811
- [2]BIPM SI BrochureBIPM (BIPM SI-9)·The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th Edition)
- [3]NIST SP 811 Appendix B.9NIST 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