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Poise to Centipoise
Convert Poise to Centipoise and get the exact value instantly.
About this conversion
To convert Poise to Centipoise, multiply the number of Poise by 100.
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
| Poise (P) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 1 P | 100 cP |
| 2 P | 200 cP |
| 5 P | 500 cP |
| 10 P | 1000 cP |
| 100 P | 10000 cP |
How to use this converter
- Enter your Poise value
Type any number into the Poise field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
- Read the Centipoise result
The amount in Centipoise updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
- 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 Centipoise are in one Poise?
- One Poise equals 100 cP. 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 Poise to Centipoise 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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