Use this free, accurate poise (p) to centipoise (cp) calculator to convert between Poise (P) (P) and Centipoise (cP) (cP). Includes live instant results, complete mathematical formulas, conversion tables, and step-by-step examples.
100 Centipoise
1 P is equal to 100 cP.
cP = P × 100
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To convert from Poise (P) to Centipoise (cP), multiply the value in Poise (P) by 100 (or use the formula: cP = P × 100).
Take your initial measurement in Poise (P) (P). For instance, let's convert 1 P.
Multiply by the standard conversion factor (100).
The final converted measurement equals 100 Centipoise (cP) (cP).
Compare standard reference values and common conversion benchmarks.
| Poise (P) (P) | Centipoise (cP) (cP) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 P | 100 cP | |
| 2 P | 200 cP | |
| 3 P | 300 cP | |
| 5 P | 500 cP | |
| 10 P | 1000 cP | |
| 15 P | 1500 cP | |
| 20 P | 2000 cP | |
| 25 P | 2500 cP | |
| 50 P | 5000 cP | |
| 75 P | 7500 cP | |
| 100 P | 10000 cP | |
| 250 P | 25000 cP | |
| 500 P | 50000 cP | |
| 1000 P | 100000 cP |
Official standards, measurement systems, and real-world everyday applications.
A poise is the base CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 0.1 Pascal-seconds (1 dyn·s/cm² or 100 cP).
Common Practical Uses
A centipoise is a CGS metric unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 0.001 Pascal-seconds (1 mPa·s). Pure water at 20°C has a viscosity of almost exactly 1.002 cP.
Common Practical Uses
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There are 100 centipoise in 1 poise. Exactly 1 P is equal to 100 cP.
The conversion formula is: Centipoise (cP) = cP = P × 100. Applying this to 1 P gives: 1 × 100 = 100 cP.
To convert in reverse from centipoise to poise, multiply by the inverse factor: 1 cP = 0.01 P. Alternatively, divide your Centipoise (cP) amount by 100.
To calculate in your head, round the conversion multiplier (100) to the nearest easy whole or decimal number.
Poise (P) (P) belongs to the Metric (CGS) system, commonly used in Heavy lubricating oils, Molasses and polymers, Geological magma flow. In comparison, Centipoise (cP) (cP) is part of the Metric (CGS) system, frequently applied in Motor oils (SAE viscosity grades), Paints and coatings, Food syrups and honey.
Key milestones include: 1 P = 100 cP, 5 P = 500 cP, 10 P = 1000 cP, 50 P = 5000 cP, and 100 P = 10000 cP.