Convert poise to centipoise

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

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 to Centipoise conversion table

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

How to convert Poise to Centipoise

1 P = 100 cP. To convert any value, multiply it by 100. For example, 25 P = 2500 cP.

Frequently asked questions

How many cP are there in one P?: One P is equal to 100 cP.
How do you convert Poise to Centipoise?: Multiply the value in Poise by 100 to get the result in Centipoise.
How much is 25 P in cP?: 25 P is equal to 2500 cP.
How do you convert Centipoise back to Poise?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Centipoise by 0.01 to get Poise.