Millistokes to Centistokes Conversion

Convert between Millistokes and Centistokes quickly and accurately.

mSt
cSt

How to Convert Millistokes to Centistokes

Conversion Formula

1 mSt = 0.1 cSt
1 cSt = 10 mSt

Example

Convert 15 mSt to cSt:

15 mSt = 15 × 0.1 cSt = 1.5 cSt

Unit Information

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

Millistokes

mSt

Definition

The millistokes is a unit of kinematic viscosity, representing 10^-3 stokes. It is used for measuring the kinematic 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 stokes, providing a scale for measuring low kinematic viscosities in scientific and engineering contexts.

Current Use

Used in fluid mechanics and engineering for measuring the kinematic viscosity of gases, very thin liquids, and low-viscosity fluids where the stokes would be too large a unit.

Multiplier

1E-7

Offset

0

Centistokes

cSt

Definition

The centistokes is a commonly used unit of kinematic viscosity, representing 10^-2 stokes. It is widely used in industry for measuring the kinematic viscosity of various fluids.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the centi- prefix to the stokes, providing a convenient scale for measuring low to moderate kinematic viscosities in industrial applications.

Current Use

Extensively used in the petroleum industry, chemical engineering, and fluid mechanics for measuring the kinematic viscosity of oils, polymers, and other fluids. It is often more convenient than the square meter per second for practical applications.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Millistokes to Centistokes Conversion Table

Millistokes [mSt] Centistokes [cSt]
1 mSt 0.1 cSt
10 mSt 1 cSt
25 mSt 2.5 cSt
50 mSt 5 cSt
100 mSt 10 cSt
0 mSt 0E+0 cSt
-10 mSt -1 cSt
-40 mSt -4 cSt