Millipoise to Dekapoise Conversion

Convert between Millipoise and Dekapoise quickly and accurately.

mP
daP

How to Convert Millipoise to Dekapoise

Conversion Formula

1 mP = 0 daP
1 daP = 10000 mP

Example

Convert 15 mP to daP:

15 mP = 15 × 0 daP = 0.002 daP

Unit Information

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

Millipoise

mP

Definition

The millipoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^-3 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of low-viscosity fluids such as gases and very thin liquids.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the milli- prefix to the poise, providing a scale for measuring 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 low-viscosity fluids where the poise would be too large a unit.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Dekapoise

daP

Definition

The dekapoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^1 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of moderately viscous materials in various applications.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the deka- 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

1

Offset

0

Millipoise to Dekapoise Conversion Table

Millipoise [mP] Dekapoise [daP]
1 mP 0.0001 daP
10 mP 0.001 daP
25 mP 0.0025 daP
50 mP 0.005 daP
100 mP 0.01 daP
0 mP 0E+0 daP
-10 mP -0.001 daP
-40 mP -0.004 daP