Dekapoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion

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

daP
lb/(ft·s)

How to Convert Dekapoise to Pound per Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 daP = 0.672 lb/(ft·s)
1 lb/(ft·s) = 1.488 daP

Example

Convert 15 daP to lb/(ft·s):

15 daP = 15 × 0.672 lb/(ft·s) = 10.08 lb/(ft·s)

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

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

Dekapoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion Table

Dekapoise [daP] Pound per Foot per Second [lb/(ft·s)]
1 daP 0.671969 lb/(ft·s)
10 daP 6.71969 lb/(ft·s)
25 daP 16.799224 lb/(ft·s)
50 daP 33.598449 lb/(ft·s)
100 daP 67.196898 lb/(ft·s)
0 daP 0E+0 lb/(ft·s)
-10 daP -6.71969 lb/(ft·s)
-40 daP -26.878759 lb/(ft·s)