Square Meter per Second to Stokes Conversion

Convert between Square Meter per Second and Stokes quickly and accurately.

m²/s
St

How to Convert Square Meter per Second to Stokes

Conversion Formula

1 m²/s = 10000 St
1 St = 0 m²/s

Example

Convert 15 m²/s to St:

15 m²/s = 15 × 10000 St = 150000 St

Unit Information

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

Square Meter per Second

m²/s

Definition

The square meter per second is the SI unit of kinematic viscosity, representing the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density. It measures the rate at which momentum is transferred through a fluid due to molecular motion and is fundamental in fluid mechanics and heat transfer calculations.

History/Origin

This unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standardized measure of kinematic viscosity. It replaced the older CGS unit of stokes in scientific and engineering applications, offering a more practical scale for most measurements.

Current Use

Widely used in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and chemical engineering for characterizing fluid flow behavior. It is essential for calculating Reynolds numbers, Prandtl numbers, and other dimensionless parameters in engineering analysis.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Stokes

St

Definition

The stokes is a unit of kinematic viscosity in the CGS system, named after George Gabriel Stokes. It represents the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density and is widely used in scientific and engineering applications for measuring fluid flow characteristics.

History/Origin

Named after George Gabriel Stokes, a British mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to fluid dynamics. The stokes was the standard unit of kinematic viscosity in the CGS system and is still widely used in many industries.

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

Square Meter per Second to Stokes Conversion Table

Square Meter per Second [m²/s] Stokes [St]
1 m²/s 10000 St
10 m²/s 100000 St
25 m²/s 250000 St
50 m²/s 500000 St
100 m²/s 1000000 St
0 m²/s 0E+0 St
-10 m²/s -100000 St
-40 m²/s -400000 St