Stokes to Square Foot per Second Conversion

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

From Stokes

To Square Foot per Second

ft²/s

How to Convert Stokes to Square Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 St = 0.001 ft²/s

1 ft²/s = 929.03 St

Example

Convert 15 St to ft²/s:

15 St = 15 × 0.001 ft²/s = 0.016 ft²/s

Unit Information

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

Stokes

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

Offset

Square Foot per Second

ft²/s

Definition

The square foot per second is an imperial unit of kinematic viscosity, representing the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density in the imperial system. It is used in the United States and other countries using imperial units for engineering calculations.

History/Origin

This unit originates from the imperial system of measurements, where length is measured in feet and time in seconds. It was commonly used in engineering applications in the United States and other countries using imperial units.

Current Use

Still used in some engineering contexts, particularly in the United States and other countries that use imperial units. It provides a practical measure for engineers working with imperial unit systems.

Multiplier

0.093

Offset