Petapoise to Gram per Centimeter per Second Conversion

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

PP
g/(cm·s)

How to Convert Petapoise to Gram per Centimeter per Second

Conversion Formula

1 PP = 1E+15 g/(cm·s)
1 g/(cm·s) = 1E-15 PP

Example

Convert 15 PP to g/(cm·s):

15 PP = 15 × 1E+15 g/(cm·s) = 2E+16 g/(cm·s)

Unit Information

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

Petapoise

PP

Definition

The petapoise is a very large unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^15 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of very viscous materials in specialized applications.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Used in specialized applications where materials have very high viscosities, such as certain polymers, geological materials, and extremely thick fluids.

Multiplier

1E+14

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

Petapoise to Gram per Centimeter per Second Conversion Table

Petapoise [PP] Gram per Centimeter per Second [g/(cm·s)]
1 PP 1E+15 g/(cm·s)
10 PP 1E+16 g/(cm·s)
25 PP 2E+16 g/(cm·s)
50 PP 5E+16 g/(cm·s)
100 PP 1E+17 g/(cm·s)
0 PP 0E+0 g/(cm·s)
-10 PP -1E+16 g/(cm·s)
-40 PP -4E+16 g/(cm·s)