Centistokes to Stokes
1 Centistokes = 0.01 Stokes · fixed factor via physics reference unit model · no offset
Direct Answer
1 Centistokes equals 0.01 Stokes
This conversion uses a fixed factor based on physics reference unit model.
For 0.1 Centistokes, the result equals 0.001 Stokes.
Converter Calculator
0.01 Stokes (St)
SwitchExplanation
Formula: Stokes = Centistokes × 0.01. Why: centistokes are tied exactly to square millimeters per second, so the calculator normalizes through square meters per second before applying the target unit.
Centistokes (cSt): a common viscosity unit exactly equal to 1 square millimeter per second.
Stokes (St): a CGS kinematic-viscosity unit equal to 0.0001 square meters per second.
This route is useful when comparing modern SI kinematic-viscosity values with older CGS stokes-based references found in technical and laboratory material.
This conversion is purely multiplicative because both units reduce through square meters per second using fixed kinematic-viscosity definitions with no offset.
Common Conversion Values
| Centistokes (cSt) | Stokes (St) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What result does this Centistokes to Stokes page give for an input of 1?
For an input of 1 Centistokes, this page gives 0.01 Stokes.
Does this Centistokes to Stokes page use the exact relationship 1 cSt = 1 mm²/s?
Yes. Centistokes are exactly equal to square millimeters per second on this page, so lubrication and fluid-specification values stay consistent across the direct answer, calculator, and table.
When would I convert centistokes to stokes?
This route is useful when comparing modern SI kinematic-viscosity values with older CGS stokes-based references found in technical and laboratory material.
How do I reverse Centistokes to Stokes?
Use the mirror Stokes to Centistokes route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same kinematic-viscosity assumptions.