Dekapoise to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Dekapoise and Dyne Second per Square Centimeter quickly and accurately.

daP
dyn·s/cm²

How to Convert Dekapoise to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 daP = 10 dyn·s/cm²
1 dyn·s/cm² = 0.1 daP

Example

Convert 15 daP to dyn·s/cm²:

15 daP = 15 × 10 dyn·s/cm² = 150 dyn·s/cm²

Unit Information

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

Dekapoise

daP

Definition

The dekapoise 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 deka- prefix to the poise, providing a scale for measuring moderately high viscosities in scientific and engineering contexts.

Current Use

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

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Dyne Second per Square Centimeter

dyn·s/cm²

Definition

The dyne second per square centimeter is a CGS unit of dynamic viscosity, representing the resistance of a fluid to flow when a force of one dyne per square centimeter is applied.

History/Origin

This unit is part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, which was widely used in physics and chemistry before the adoption of the SI system. It provides a smaller base unit for viscosity measurements.

Current Use

Still used in some scientific contexts, particularly in older literature and certain specialized fields. It is particularly useful for measuring the viscosity of very thin fluids and gases.

Multiplier

0.1

Offset

0

Dekapoise to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

Dekapoise [daP] Dyne Second per Square Centimeter [dyn·s/cm²]
1 daP 10 dyn·s/cm²
10 daP 100 dyn·s/cm²
25 daP 250 dyn·s/cm²
50 daP 500 dyn·s/cm²
100 daP 1000 dyn·s/cm²
0 daP 0E+0 dyn·s/cm²
-10 daP -100 dyn·s/cm²
-40 daP -400 dyn·s/cm²