Engineering Unit Converters

Convert Poise to Centipoise

Use our accurate converter to change poise into centipoise. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change poise to centipoise, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Poise = 100 Centipoise

Poise to Centipoise
Pre-defined calculator for direct poise to centipoise conversion.
Poise (P)
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Centipoise (cP)
Formula: 1 Poise = 100 Centipoise

Unit Information

About Poise

Definition: The Poise is the CGS unit of dynamic viscosity.

History: Named after Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille.

Where it is used: Commonly used in the paper and polymer industries.

Poise to Centipoise Conversion Table

Poise [poise]Centipoise [cp]
0.01 poise1 cp
0.1 poise10 cp
1 poise100 cp
2 poise200 cp
3 poise300 cp
5 poise500 cp
10 poise1,000 cp
20 poise2,000 cp
50 poise5,000 cp
100 poise10,000 cp
1000 poise100,000 cp

How to Convert Poise to Centipoise

Calculation: To convert poise to centipoise, multiply the value by the conversion factor (100).

Example: convert 15 poise to cp:
15 poise = 15 × 100 cp = 1,500 cp

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