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... Pound-force second per square foot = ... Centipoise
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Pound-force second per square foot to Centipoise Converter
Use this page to convert pound-force second per square foot values into centipoise, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lbf*s/ft^2 = 47,880.2589803358 cP
1 cP = 0.0000208854342331501 lbf*s/ft^2
Example: 0.001 lbf*s/ft^2 = 47.8802589803359 cP
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Pound-force second per square foot
One pound-force second per square foot is equal to 47.88025898033585 pascal seconds.
History: Square-foot forms are common in older fluid mechanics and HVAC references.
Current use: Used in US customary fluid-flow, gas-flow, and engineering calculations.
Also written as lbf*s/ft^2.
Centipoise
One centipoise is equal to 0.001 pascal seconds.
History: Centipoise became popular because water near room temperature is close to 1 cP.
Current use: Used for oils, coatings, polymers, food products, water, and lab viscosity measurements.
Also written as cP.
Pound-force second per square foot to Centipoise table
| Pound-force second per square foot [lbf*s/ft^2] | Centipoise [cP] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lbf*s/ft^2 | 478.802589803359 cP |
| 0.1 lbf*s/ft^2 | 4,788.02589803358 cP |
| 1 lbf*s/ft^2 | 47,880.2589803358 cP |
| 2 lbf*s/ft^2 | 95,760.5179606717 cP |
| 5 lbf*s/ft^2 | 239,401.294901679 cP |
| 10 lbf*s/ft^2 | 478,802.589803358 cP |
| 20 lbf*s/ft^2 | 957,605.179606717 cP |
| 50 lbf*s/ft^2 | 2,394,012.94901679 cP |
| 100 lbf*s/ft^2 | 4,788,025.89803359 cP |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centipoise (cP) are in one Pound-force second per square foot (lbf*s/ft^2)?
One Pound-force second per square foot equals 47,880.2589803358 Centipoise.
How do you convert Pound-force second per square foot to Centipoise?
Multiply the Pound-force second per square foot value by 47,880.2589803358 to get the result in Centipoise.
How do you convert Centipoise back to Pound-force second per square foot?
Multiply the Centipoise value by 0.0000208854342331501 to get back to Pound-force second per square foot.
What is 0.001 Pound-force second per square foot in Centipoise?
0.001 Pound-force second per square foot equals 47.8802589803359 Centipoise.
