Poise to Centipoise
1 Poise = 100 Centipoise · fixed factor via physics reference unit model · no offset
Direct Answer
1 Poise equals 100 Centipoise
This conversion uses a fixed factor based on physics reference unit model.
For 0.1 Poise, the result equals 10 Centipoise.
Converter Calculator
100 Centipoise (cP)
SwitchExplanation
Formula: Centipoise = Poise × 100. Why: centipoise is tied exactly to millipascal-seconds, so the calculator normalizes through pascal-seconds before applying the target viscosity unit.
Poise (P): a CGS viscosity unit equal to exactly 0.1 pascal-seconds.
Centipoise (cP): a common viscosity unit exactly equal to 1 millipascal-second.
This route is useful when comparing modern SI dynamic-viscosity values with CGS poise-based references used in older technical and lab literature.
This conversion is purely multiplicative because both units reduce through pascal-seconds using fixed dynamic-viscosity definitions with no offset.
Common Conversion Values
| Poise (P) | Centipoise (cP) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What result does this Poise to Centipoise page give for an input of 1?
For an input of 1 Poise, this page gives 100 Centipoise.
Does this Poise to Centipoise page use the exact relationship 1 cP = 1 mPa·s?
Yes. Centipoise is exactly equal to 1 millipascal-second on this page, so laboratory and engineering viscosity values stay consistent across the direct answer, calculator, and table.
When would I convert poise to centipoise?
This route is useful when comparing modern SI dynamic-viscosity values with CGS poise-based references used in older technical and lab literature.
How do I reverse Poise to Centipoise?
Use the mirror Centipoise to Poise route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same dynamic-viscosity assumptions.