Poise to Centipoise
10 Poise = 1,000 Centipoise
1,000
About these units
Poise
The poise is the CGS unit of viscosity, equal to 0.1 pascal-second, named after physician Jean Poiseuille.
Centipoise
The centipoise equals one-hundredth of a poise, or 0.001 Pa·s. Water's viscosity is conveniently about 1 cP at room temperature.
Conversion formula
To convert Poise to Centipoise, multiply the value by 100.
Quick reference
| Poise | Centipoise |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Centipoise are in one Poise?
- 1 Poise = 100 Centipoise.
- How many Poise are in one Centipoise?
- 1 Centipoise = 0.01 Poise.