Gigapoise to Micropoise Conversion

Convert between Gigapoise and Micropoise quickly and accurately.

GP
µP

How to Convert Gigapoise to Micropoise

Conversion Formula

1 GP = 1E+15 µP
1 µP = 1E-15 GP

Example

Convert 15 GP to µP:

15 GP = 15 × 1E+15 µP = 2E+16 µP

Unit Information

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

Gigapoise

GP

Definition

The gigapoise is a large unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^9 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of very viscous materials in specialized applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Used in specialized applications where materials have very high viscosities, such as certain polymers, geological materials, and extremely thick fluids.

Multiplier

100000000

Offset

0

Micropoise

µP

Definition

The micropoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^-6 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of very low-viscosity fluids such as gases and extremely thin liquids.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Used in fluid mechanics and engineering for measuring the viscosity of gases, very thin liquids, and extremely low-viscosity fluids where the millipoise would be too large a unit.

Multiplier

1E-7

Offset

0

Gigapoise to Micropoise Conversion Table

Gigapoise [GP] Micropoise [µP]
1 GP 1E+15 µP
10 GP 1E+16 µP
25 GP 2E+16 µP
50 GP 5E+16 µP
100 GP 1E+17 µP
0 GP 0E+0 µP
-10 GP -1E+16 µP
-40 GP -4E+16 µP