Dynamic Viscosity Converter

Convert dynamic viscosity units like poise, centipoise.

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    Convert dynamic viscosity measurements between poise, centipoise, pascal-second, and more.

    What is Dynamic Viscosity Converter?

    Dynamic viscosity (also called absolute viscosity) measures a fluid's resistance to shear flow — how thick or runny it is. Honey has high dynamic viscosity; water has low. It is essential in fluid mechanics, lubrication engineering, and food processing.

    Understanding the Units

    Pascal-second (Pa·s)

    The SI unit of dynamic viscosity. Equal to 1,000 centipoise.

    Common Uses: Scientific and engineering calculations

    Poise (P)

    CGS unit of dynamic viscosity.

    Common Uses: Older fluid dynamics literature

    Conversion: 1 P = 0.1 Pa·s

    Centipoise (cP)

    One-hundredth of a poise; equal to 1 mPa·s. Most common practical unit.

    Common Uses: Food, cosmetics, petroleum, pharmaceuticals

    Conversion: 1 cP = 0.001 Pa·s

    Common Dynamic Viscosity Conversions

    Example Dynamic Viscosity
    Water at 20°C ~1.002 cP = 0.001 Pa·s
    Olive oil ~80–100 cP at 20°C
    Honey ~2,000–10,000 cP
    Motor oil SAE 30 ~90 cP at 40°C, ~10 cP at 100°C
    Ketchup ~50,000–100,000 cP (shear-thinning)

    Conversion Formulas

    • Shear stress = Dynamic viscosity × Shear rate (τ = μ × γ̇)
    • Pa·s to poise: P = Pa·s × 10
    • Poise to centipoise: cP = P × 100
    • Pa·s to centipoise: cP = Pa·s × 1,000

    Practical Examples

    Blood viscosity: ~3–4 cP — affects cardiovascular workload

    Engine oil changes viscosity with temperature (thinner when hot, thicker when cold)

    Printer ink viscosity is carefully controlled for consistent droplet size

    Air: ~0.0018 cP — very low viscosity, a key reason it flows easily

    When to Use Each Unit

    Pa·s: SI standard unit for scientific and engineering calculations
    Poise/Centipoise (P/cP): Industrial fluid dynamics, food/cosmetics/petroleum industries

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