Decipoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion

Convert between Decipoise and Pound per Foot per Second quickly and accurately.

dP
lb/(ft·s)

How to Convert Decipoise to Pound per Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 dP = 0.007 lb/(ft·s)
1 lb/(ft·s) = 148.816 dP

Example

Convert 15 dP to lb/(ft·s):

15 dP = 15 × 0.007 lb/(ft·s) = 0.101 lb/(ft·s)

Unit Information

Learn about the viscosity - dynamic units you're converting between

Decipoise

dP

Definition

The decipoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^-1 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of moderately viscous materials in various applications.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the deci- prefix to the poise, providing a scale for measuring moderately low viscosities in scientific and engineering contexts.

Current Use

Used in various applications where materials have moderately low viscosities, such as certain oils, polymers, and fluids.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Pound per Foot per Second

lb/(ft·s)

Definition

The pound per foot per second is an imperial unit of dynamic viscosity, representing the resistance of a fluid to flow when a force of one pound-force per square foot is applied.

History/Origin

This unit originates from the imperial system of measurements, where mass is measured in pounds and length in feet. It was commonly used in engineering applications in the United States and other countries using imperial units.

Current Use

Still used in some engineering contexts, particularly in the United States and other countries that use imperial units. It provides a practical measure for engineers working with force-based calculations in imperial units.

Multiplier

1.488

Offset

0

Decipoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion Table

Decipoise [dP] Pound per Foot per Second [lb/(ft·s)]
1 dP 0.00672 lb/(ft·s)
10 dP 0.067197 lb/(ft·s)
25 dP 0.167992 lb/(ft·s)
50 dP 0.335984 lb/(ft·s)
100 dP 0.671969 lb/(ft·s)
0 dP 0E+0 lb/(ft·s)
-10 dP -0.067197 lb/(ft·s)
-40 dP -0.268788 lb/(ft·s)