Poise to Kilogram-force Second per Square Meter Conversion

Convert between Poise and Kilogram-force Second per Square Meter quickly and accurately.

P
kgf·s/m²

How to Convert Poise to Kilogram-force Second per Square Meter

Conversion Formula

1 P = 0.01 kgf·s/m²
1 kgf·s/m² = 98.067 P

Example

Convert 15 P to kgf·s/m²:

15 P = 15 × 0.01 kgf·s/m² = 0.153 kgf·s/m²

Unit Information

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

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

Kilogram-force Second per Square Meter

kgf·s/m²

Definition

The kilogram-force second per square meter is a unit of dynamic viscosity in the gravitational metric system, representing the resistance of a fluid to flow when a force of one kilogram-force per square meter is applied.

History/Origin

This unit originates from the gravitational metric system, where force is measured in kilogram-force rather than newtons. It was commonly used in engineering applications before the widespread adoption of the SI system.

Current Use

Still used in some engineering contexts, particularly in countries that historically used the gravitational metric system. It provides a practical measure for engineers working with force-based calculations.

Multiplier

9.807

Offset

0

Poise to Kilogram-force Second per Square Meter Conversion Table

Poise [P] Kilogram-force Second per Square Meter [kgf·s/m²]
1 P 0.010197 kgf·s/m²
10 P 0.101972 kgf·s/m²
25 P 0.254929 kgf·s/m²
50 P 0.509858 kgf·s/m²
100 P 1.019716 kgf·s/m²
0 P 0E+0 kgf·s/m²
-10 P -0.101972 kgf·s/m²
-40 P -0.407886 kgf·s/m²