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... Pound per foot second = ... Centipoise
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Pound per foot second to Centipoise Converter
Use this page to convert pound per foot second values into centipoise, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 lb/(ft*s) = 1,488.16394356955 cP
1 cP = 0.000671968975139507 lb/(ft*s)
Example: 0.001 lb/(ft*s) = 1.48816394356955 cP
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Pound per foot second
One pound per foot second is equal to 1.48816394356955 pascal seconds.
History: This unit appears in older US fluid-property and transport data.
Current use: Used for legacy engineering, HVAC, and fluid mechanics references.
Also written as lb/(ft*s).
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 per foot second to Centipoise table
| Pound per foot second [lb/(ft*s)] | Centipoise [cP] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 lb/(ft*s) | 14.8816394356955 cP |
| 0.1 lb/(ft*s) | 148.816394356955 cP |
| 1 lb/(ft*s) | 1,488.16394356955 cP |
| 2 lb/(ft*s) | 2,976.32788713911 cP |
| 5 lb/(ft*s) | 7,440.81971784777 cP |
| 10 lb/(ft*s) | 14,881.6394356955 cP |
| 20 lb/(ft*s) | 29,763.2788713911 cP |
| 50 lb/(ft*s) | 74,408.1971784777 cP |
| 100 lb/(ft*s) | 148,816.394356955 cP |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centipoise (cP) are in one Pound per foot second (lb/(ft*s))?
One Pound per foot second equals 1,488.16394356955 Centipoise.
How do you convert Pound per foot second to Centipoise?
Multiply the Pound per foot second value by 1,488.16394356955 to get the result in Centipoise.
How do you convert Centipoise back to Pound per foot second?
Multiply the Centipoise value by 0.000671968975139507 to get back to Pound per foot second.
What is 0.001 Pound per foot second in Centipoise?
0.001 Pound per foot second equals 1.48816394356955 Centipoise.
