Millipoise to Poise Conversion

Convert between Millipoise and Poise quickly and accurately.

mP
P

How to Convert Millipoise to Poise

Conversion Formula

1 mP = 0.001 P
1 P = 1000 mP

Example

Convert 15 mP to P:

15 mP = 15 × 0.001 P = 0.015 P

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

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

Millipoise to Poise Conversion Table

Millipoise [mP] Poise [P]
1 mP 0.001 P
10 mP 0.01 P
25 mP 0.025 P
50 mP 0.05 P
100 mP 0.1 P
0 mP 0E+0 P
-10 mP -0.01 P
-40 mP -0.04 P