Micropoise to Centipoise Conversion

Convert between Micropoise and Centipoise quickly and accurately.

µP
cP

How to Convert Micropoise to Centipoise

Conversion Formula

1 µP = 0 cP
1 cP = 10000 µP

Example

Convert 15 µP to cP:

15 µP = 15 × 0 cP = 0.002 cP

Unit Information

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

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

Centipoise

cP

Definition

The centipoise is a commonly used unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^-2 poise. It is widely used in industry for measuring the viscosity of various fluids.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the centi- prefix to the poise, providing a convenient scale for measuring low to moderate viscosities in industrial applications.

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

0.001

Offset

0

Micropoise to Centipoise Conversion Table

Micropoise [µP] Centipoise [cP]
1 µP 0.0001 cP
10 µP 0.001 cP
25 µP 0.0025 cP
50 µP 0.005 cP
100 µP 0.01 cP
0 µP 0E+0 cP
-10 µP -0.001 cP
-40 µP -0.004 cP