Stokes to Square Feet per Second Converter
Enter the kinematic viscosity in stokes below to convert it to square feet per second.
Convert Stokes to Square Feet per Second
Enter a value in stokes (St) to convert to square feet per second (ft²/s).
Stokes to Square Foot per Second Conversion Table
Table showing various stokes measurements converted to square feet per second. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Stokes (St) | Square Feet per Second (ft²/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 St | 0.0010764 ft²/s |
| 2 St | 0.0021528 ft²/s |
| 2.5 St | 0.002691 ft²/s |
| 5 St | 0.005382 ft²/s |
| 10 St | 0.0107639 ft²/s |
| 15 St | 0.0161459 ft²/s |
| 20 St | 0.0215278 ft²/s |
| 25 St | 0.0269098 ft²/s |
| 30 St | 0.0322917 ft²/s |
| 50 St | 0.0538196 ft²/s |
How to Convert Stokes to Square Feet per Second
To convert stokes to square feet per second, multiply the kinematic viscosity by the following conversion ratio: 0.0010764 square feet per second/stokes.
Since one stokes is equal to 0.0010764 square feet per second, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The kinematic viscosity in square feet per second is equal to the kinematic viscosity in stokes multiplied by 0.0010764.
For example, here's how to convert 5 stokes to square feet per second using the formula above.
How Many Square Feet per Second Are in a Stokes?
There are 0.0010764 square feet per second in a stokes, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our stokes to square foot per second calculator automatically converts your kinematic viscosity measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Stokes and square feet per second are both units used to measure kinematic viscosity. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
What Is a Square Foot per Second?
A square foot per second is a unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 0.092903 square meters per second (m²/s), the base unit for kinematic viscosity. Imperial kinematic viscosity unit (0.092903 m²/s). [2]
The square foot per second is classified as a US customary unit of kinematic viscosity. Square Feet per Second can be abbreviated as ft²/s; for example, 1 square foot per second can be written as 1 ft²/s.
When working with square feet per second (ft²/s) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, square feet per second (ft²/s) are widely used across standard kinematic viscosity applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting kinematic viscosity between stokes (St) and square feet per second (ft²/s), keep full floating-point precision (1 St = 0.0010764 ft²/s; 1 ft²/s = 929.0304 St) during intermediate calculations and round only the final square foot per second figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Stokes & Square Foot per Second Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our square feet per second to stokes calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting square feet per second to stokes, converting stokes to square meters per second, or converting square meters per second to square millimeters per second.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Viscosity - Kinematic Metrology Standard — Stokes (St) to Square Feet per Second (ft²/s)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Stokes (St) & Square Foot per Second (ft²/s)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (St to ft²/s)