Hectopoise to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter Conversion

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

hP
dyn·s/cm²

How to Convert Hectopoise to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 hP = 100 dyn·s/cm²
1 dyn·s/cm² = 0.01 hP

Example

Convert 15 hP to dyn·s/cm²:

15 hP = 15 × 100 dyn·s/cm² = 1500 dyn·s/cm²

Unit Information

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

Hectopoise

hP

Definition

The hectopoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^2 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of moderately viscous materials in various applications.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the hecto- 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

10

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

Hectopoise to Dyne Second per Square Centimeter Conversion Table

Hectopoise [hP] Dyne Second per Square Centimeter [dyn·s/cm²]
1 hP 100 dyn·s/cm²
10 hP 1000 dyn·s/cm²
25 hP 2500 dyn·s/cm²
50 hP 5000 dyn·s/cm²
100 hP 10000 dyn·s/cm²
0 hP 0E+0 dyn·s/cm²
-10 hP -1000 dyn·s/cm²
-40 hP -4000 dyn·s/cm²