Centistokes to Stokes Converter
Enter the kinematic viscosity in centistokes below to convert it to stokes.
Convert Centistokes to Stokes
Enter a value in centistokes (cSt) to convert to stokes (St).
Centistokes to Stokes Conversion Table
Table showing various centistokes measurements converted to stokes. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
How to Convert Centistokes to Stokes
To convert centistokes to stokes, multiply the kinematic viscosity by the following conversion ratio: 0.01 stokes/centistokes.
Since one centistokes is equal to 0.01 stokes, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The kinematic viscosity in stokes is equal to the kinematic viscosity in centistokes multiplied by 0.01.
For example, here's how to convert 5 centistokes to stokes using the formula above.
How Many Stokes Are in a Centistokes?
There are 0.01 stokes in a centistokes, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our centistokes to stokes calculator automatically converts your kinematic viscosity measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Centistokes and stokes are both units used to measure kinematic viscosity. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Centistokes?
A centistokes is a unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 1/1,000,000 of a square meter per second (0.000001 m²/s). Standard lubricant and fuel viscosity unit (1 cSt = 1 mm²/s). [1]
The centistokes is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of kinematic viscosity. Centistokes can be abbreviated as cSt; for example, 1 centistokes can be written as 1 cSt.
In the metric system, "centi" is the standard SI prefix for hundredths, or 10⁻². This makes the centistokes (cSt) a convenient decimal multiple of the square meter per second (m²/s).
In practice, centistokes (cSt) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale kinematic viscosity measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Stokes?
A stokes is a unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 1/10,000 of a square meter per second (0.0001 m²/s). CGS kinematic viscosity unit equal to 1 cm²/s (0.0001 m²/s). [2]
The stokes is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of kinematic viscosity. Stokes can be abbreviated as St; for example, 1 stokes can be written as 1 St.
When working with stokes (St) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, stokes (St) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale kinematic viscosity measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting kinematic viscosity between centistokes (cSt) and stokes (St), keep full floating-point precision (1 cSt = 0.01 St; 1 St = 100 cSt) during intermediate calculations and round only the final stokes figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Centistokes & Stokes Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our stokes to centistokes calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting stokes to centistokes, converting square meters per second to stokes, or converting centistokes to square meters per second.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Viscosity - Kinematic Metrology Standard — Centistokes (cSt) to Stokes (St)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Centistokes (cSt) & Stokes (St)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (cSt to St)