Micropoise to Slug per Foot per Second Conversion

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

µP
slug/(ft·s)

How to Convert Micropoise to Slug per Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 µP = 2E-9 slug/(ft·s)
1 slug/(ft·s) = 478802589.802 µP

Example

Convert 15 µP to slug/(ft·s):

15 µP = 15 × 2E-9 slug/(ft·s) = 3E-8 slug/(ft·s)

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

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

Micropoise to Slug per Foot per Second Conversion Table

Micropoise [µP] Slug per Foot per Second [slug/(ft·s)]
1 µP 2E-9 slug/(ft·s)
10 µP 2E-8 slug/(ft·s)
25 µP 5E-8 slug/(ft·s)
50 µP 1E-7 slug/(ft·s)
100 µP 2E-7 slug/(ft·s)
0 µP 0E+0 slug/(ft·s)
-10 µP -2E-8 slug/(ft·s)
-40 µP -8E-8 slug/(ft·s)