Dynamic ViscosityCentipoise to Poise

Centipoise to Poise

Methodology·How We Verify

Snapshot

1 Centipoise equals 0.01 Poise.

Reference basis: This conversion uses a fixed factor based on physics reference unit model.
Example: For 0.1 Centipoise, the result equals 0.001 Poise.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

0.01 Poise (P)

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Centipoise to Poise.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: dynamic-viscosity
Source unit: centipoise
Target unit: poise

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "dynamic-viscosity",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "centipoise",
  "to": "poise"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "dynamic-viscosity",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "centipoise",
    "to": "poise",
    "result": {
      "raw": 0.01,
      "display": "0.01"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/dynamic-viscosity/centipoise-to-poise/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 0.01 because 1 cP = 0.001 Pa-s and 1 P = 0.1 Pa-s.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Centipoise = 0.01 Poise.
Consistency rule: calculator output and table values use the same constants and rounding policy.

Common Conversion Values

Centipoise (cP)	Poise (P)
0.1	0.001
1	0.01
10	0.1
100	1
1000	10

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What result does this Centipoise to Poise page give for an input of 1?

For an input of 1 Centipoise, this page gives 0.01 Poise.

When would I convert centipoise to poise?

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 Centipoise to Poise?

Use the mirror Poise to Centipoise route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same dynamic-viscosity assumptions.