Dynamic ViscosityPoise to Centipoise

Poise to Centipoise

Methodology·How We Verify

Snapshot

1 Poise equals 100 Centipoise.

Reference basis: This conversion uses a fixed factor based on physics reference unit model.
Example: For 0.1 Poise, the result equals 10 Centipoise.

Interactive conversion

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

100 Centipoise (cP)

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Poise to Centipoise.

Machine-readable identifiers

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

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": "poise",
  "to": "centipoise"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "dynamic-viscosity",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "poise",
    "to": "centipoise",
    "result": {
      "raw": 100,
      "display": "100"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/dynamic-viscosity/poise-to-centipoise/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 100 because 1 P = 0.1 Pa-s and 1 cP = 0.001 Pa-s.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Poise = 100 Centipoise.
Consistency rule: calculator output and table values use the same constants and rounding policy.

Common Conversion Values

Poise (P)	Centipoise (cP)
0.1	10
1	100
10	1,000
100	10,000
1000	100,000

Questions & answers

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.

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.