Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Dedicated unit pair
Centipoise to Poise
Convert cP to P instantly, then review the formula, assumptions, and rounding guidance.
ViscosityInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.001 ÷ 0.1. 1 cP = 0.01 P
Common examples
One value, several units
Pascal-seconds0.001 Pa·s
Millipascal-seconds1 mPa·s
Poise0.01 P
Conversion table
| cP | P |
|---|---|
| 1 cP | 0.01 P |
| 2 cP | 0.02 P |
| 5 cP | 0.05 P |
| 10 cP | 0.1 P |
| 25 cP | 0.25 P |
| 50 cP | 0.5 P |
| 100 cP | 1 P |
Conversion chart
1 cP0.01 P
5 cP0.05 P
10 cP0.1 P
25 cP0.25 P
50 cP0.5 P
Worked example
Water near room temperature is about 1 cP.
Unit definition
Centipoise (cP) One centipoise equals 0.001 pascal-second.
Unit history
Centipoise is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert cP to pascal-second.
3. Convert the base value to P and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Centipoise to Poise converts a value measured in Centipoise (cP) into the equivalent value in Poise (P). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 0.001 ÷ 0.1
Assumptions
- Centipoise and Poise represent the same dynamic viscosity quantity.
- The input is expressed in cP; the output is expressed in P.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 cP = 0.01 P. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a cP measurement in a document that expects P.
- Compare a centipoise value with a value reported in poise.
- Check the cP-to-P arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dynamic and kinematic viscosity are different quantities and require density to convert between each other.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Centipoise to Poise?
result = input × 0.001 ÷ 0.1 Using the displayed relationship, 1 cP equals 0.01 P.
How many Poise are in one Centipoise?
One Centipoise is 0.01 Poise. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the cP to P conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts P back to cP.
Is the Centipoise to Poise result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.