Millipoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion

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

mP
lb/(ft·s)

How to Convert Millipoise to Pound per Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 mP = 0 lb/(ft·s)
1 lb/(ft·s) = 14881.639 mP

Example

Convert 15 mP to lb/(ft·s):

15 mP = 15 × 0 lb/(ft·s) = 0.001 lb/(ft·s)

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

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

Millipoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion Table

Millipoise [mP] Pound per Foot per Second [lb/(ft·s)]
1 mP 0.000067 lb/(ft·s)
10 mP 0.000672 lb/(ft·s)
25 mP 0.00168 lb/(ft·s)
50 mP 0.00336 lb/(ft·s)
100 mP 0.00672 lb/(ft·s)
0 mP 0E+0 lb/(ft·s)
-10 mP -0.000672 lb/(ft·s)
-40 mP -0.002688 lb/(ft·s)