Engineering Unit Converters

Convert lb/(ft·s) to Centipoise

Use our accurate converter to change lb/(ft·s) into centipoise. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change lb/(ft·s) to centipoise, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 lb/(ft·s) = 1,488.16 Centipoise

lb/(ft·s) to Centipoise
Pre-defined calculator for direct lb/(ft·s) to centipoise conversion.
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Centipoise (cP)
Formula: 1 lb/(ft·s) = 1,488.16 Centipoise

Unit Information

About lb/(ft·s)

Definition: Pounds per foot-second is the standard unit of dynamic viscosity in the English Engineering system.

History: Necessary for performing fluid flow calculations using traditional English units.

Where it is used: Still found in US petroleum and hydraulic engineering textbooks.

lb/(ft·s) to Centipoise Conversion Table

lb/(ft·s) [lbfts]Centipoise [cp]
0.01 lbfts14.8816 cp
0.1 lbfts148.816 cp
1 lbfts1,488.16 cp
2 lbfts2,976.32 cp
3 lbfts4,464.48 cp
5 lbfts7,440.8 cp
10 lbfts14,881.6 cp
20 lbfts29,763.2 cp
50 lbfts74,408 cp
100 lbfts148,816 cp
1000 lbfts1,488,159.9999999998 cp

How to Convert lb/(ft·s) to Centipoise

Calculation: To convert lb/(ft·s) to centipoise, multiply the value by the conversion factor (1,488.16).

Example: convert 15 lbfts to cp:
15 lbfts = 15 × 1,488.16 cp = 22,322.4 cp

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