Kilopoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion

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

kP
lb/(ft·s)

How to Convert Kilopoise to Pound per Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 kP = 67.197 lb/(ft·s)
1 lb/(ft·s) = 0.015 kP

Example

Convert 15 kP to lb/(ft·s):

15 kP = 15 × 67.197 lb/(ft·s) = 1007.953 lb/(ft·s)

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

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

Kilopoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion Table

Kilopoise [kP] Pound per Foot per Second [lb/(ft·s)]
1 kP 67.196898 lb/(ft·s)
10 kP 671.968975 lb/(ft·s)
25 kP 1679.922438 lb/(ft·s)
50 kP 3359.844876 lb/(ft·s)
100 kP 6719.689751 lb/(ft·s)
0 kP 0E+0 lb/(ft·s)
-10 kP -671.968975 lb/(ft·s)
-40 kP -2687.875901 lb/(ft·s)