Kilopoise to Poise Conversion

Convert between Kilopoise and Poise quickly and accurately.

kP
P

How to Convert Kilopoise to Poise

Conversion Formula

1 kP = 1000 P
1 P = 0.001 kP

Example

Convert 15 kP to P:

15 kP = 15 × 1000 P = 15000 P

Unit Information

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

Kilopoise

kP

Definition

The kilopoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^3 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of moderately viscous materials in various applications.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the kilo- 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

100

Offset

0

Poise

P

Definition

The poise is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system, named after Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille. It represents the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter produces a velocity gradient of one centimeter per second per centimeter.

History/Origin

Named after Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille, a French physicist who studied fluid flow. The poise was the standard unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system and is still widely used in many industries.

Current Use

Extensively used in the petroleum industry, chemical engineering, and food processing for measuring the viscosity of oils, polymers, and other fluids. It is often more convenient than the pascal second for practical applications.

Multiplier

0.1

Offset

0

Kilopoise to Poise Conversion Table

Kilopoise [kP] Poise [P]
1 kP 1000 P
10 kP 10000 P
25 kP 25000 P
50 kP 50000 P
100 kP 100000 P
0 kP 0E+0 P
-10 kP -10000 P
-40 kP -40000 P