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Centipoise to Poise

Convert Centipoise to Poise and get the exact value instantly.

1 cP = 0.01 P

About this conversion

To convert Centipoise to Poise, multiply the number of Centipoise by 0.01.

Dynamic viscosity — a fluid's resistance to flow — is the pascal-second in SI, but poise and centipoise from the CGS system dominate lab and industry data (water is about 1 cP).

Conversion table

Centipoise (cP)Poise (P)
1 cP0.01 P
2 cP0.02 P
5 cP0.05 P
10 cP0.1 P
100 cP1 P

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Centipoise value

    Type any number into the Centipoise field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the Poise result

    The amount in Poise updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

    Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.

Frequently asked

How many Poise are in one Centipoise?
One Centipoise equals 0.01 P. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Centipoise to Poise conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

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