Gigapoise to Slug per Foot per Second Conversion

Convert between Gigapoise and Slug per Foot per Second quickly and accurately.

GP
slug/(ft·s)

How to Convert Gigapoise to Slug per Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 GP = 2088543.423 slug/(ft·s)
1 slug/(ft·s) = 5E-7 GP

Example

Convert 15 GP to slug/(ft·s):

15 GP = 15 × 2088543.423 slug/(ft·s) = 31328151.35 slug/(ft·s)

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

Slug per Foot per Second

slug/(ft·s)

Definition

The slug 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 slugs 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

47.88

Offset

0

Gigapoise to Slug per Foot per Second Conversion Table

Gigapoise [GP] Slug per Foot per Second [slug/(ft·s)]
1 GP 2088543.4233210001 slug/(ft·s)
10 GP 20885434.233208999 slug/(ft·s)
25 GP 52213585.5830229968 slug/(ft·s)
50 GP 104427171.1660470068 slug/(ft·s)
100 GP 208854342.3320940137 slug/(ft·s)
0 GP 0E+0 slug/(ft·s)
-10 GP -20885434.233208999 slug/(ft·s)
-40 GP -83541736.9328379929 slug/(ft·s)