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dynamic viscosity · International · Modern

centipoise

cPexact
Record
M476
Definition quality
Standardized
Conversion mode
multiplicative
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Definition

1 cP = exactly 0.001 Pa·s.

Reference value

One centipoise is exactly 0.001 pascal seconds.

History & use

Very common viscosity unit.

Modern use

Still in current use in International. Beyond that, modern use is context-dependent and varies by region and measurement system.

Did you know?

One hundredth of a poise.

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Related measurements

dynamic viscosity · International · Modern

Pa·s is the coherent SI dynamic-viscosity unit.