Nanopoise to Gram per Centimeter per Second Conversion

Convert between Nanopoise and Gram per Centimeter per Second quickly and accurately.

nP
g/(cm·s)

How to Convert Nanopoise to Gram per Centimeter per Second

Conversion Formula

1 nP = 1E-9 g/(cm·s)
1 g/(cm·s) = 1000000000 nP

Example

Convert 15 nP to g/(cm·s):

15 nP = 15 × 1E-9 g/(cm·s) = 1E-8 g/(cm·s)

Unit Information

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

Nanopoise

nP

Definition

The nanopoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^-9 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of extremely low-viscosity fluids such as gases and very thin liquids.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the nano- prefix to the poise, providing a scale for measuring extremely low viscosities in scientific and engineering contexts.

Current Use

Used in specialized scientific and engineering applications where materials have extremely low viscosities, such as gases and very thin liquids.

Multiplier

1E-10

Offset

0

Gram per Centimeter per Second

g/(cm·s)

Definition

The gram per centimeter per second is a CGS unit of dynamic viscosity, representing the resistance of a fluid to flow when a force of one dyne per square centimeter is applied.

History/Origin

This unit is part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, which was widely used in physics and chemistry before the adoption of the SI system. It provides a smaller base unit for viscosity measurements.

Current Use

Still used in some scientific contexts, particularly in older literature and certain specialized fields. It is particularly useful for measuring the viscosity of very thin fluids and gases.

Multiplier

0.1

Offset

0

Nanopoise to Gram per Centimeter per Second Conversion Table

Nanopoise [nP] Gram per Centimeter per Second [g/(cm·s)]
1 nP 1E-9 g/(cm·s)
10 nP 1E-8 g/(cm·s)
25 nP 2E-8 g/(cm·s)
50 nP 5E-8 g/(cm·s)
100 nP 1E-7 g/(cm·s)
0 nP 0E+0 g/(cm·s)
-10 nP -1E-8 g/(cm·s)
-40 nP -4E-8 g/(cm·s)