Convert centipoise to poise

Centipoise

The centipoise (cP) is the most widely used practical unit of dynamic viscosity. One centipoise equals 10⁻³ Pa·s. Water at 20°C has a viscosity of approximately 1 cP. The unit is used extensively in the petroleum, paint, and food industries.

Poise

The poise (P) is the CGS unit of dynamic viscosity, named after the French physicist Jean Léonard Marie Poiseuille. One poise equals 0.1 Pa·s or 100 centipoise. Water at 20°C has a viscosity of approximately 0.01 P (1 cP), while motor oil is around 1–3 P.

Centipoise to Poise conversion table

Centipoise	Poise	Poise	Centipoise
1	0.01	1	100
2	0.02	2	200
3	0.03	3	300
5	0.05	5	500
10	0.1	10	1000
20	0.2	20	2000
25	0.25	25	2500
50	0.5	50	5000
100	1	100	10000
250	2.5	250	25000
500	5	500	50000
1000	10	1000	100000

How to convert Centipoise to Poise

1 cP = 0.01 P. To convert any value, multiply it by 0.01. For example, 25 cP = 0.25 P.

Frequently asked questions

How many P are there in one cP?: One cP is equal to 0.01 P.
How do you convert Centipoise to Poise?: Multiply the value in Centipoise by 0.01 to get the result in Poise.
How much is 25 cP in P?: 25 cP is equal to 0.25 P.
How do you convert Poise back to Centipoise?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Poise by 100 to get Centipoise.