Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Dedicated unit pair
Poise to Centipoise
Convert P to cP instantly, then review the formula, assumptions, and rounding guidance.
ViscosityInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.1 ÷ 0.001. 1 P = 100 cP
Common examples
One value, several units
Pascal-seconds0.1 Pa·s
Millipascal-seconds100 mPa·s
Centipoise100 cP
Conversion table
| P | cP |
|---|---|
| 1 P | 100 cP |
| 2 P | 200 cP |
| 5 P | 500 cP |
| 10 P | 1,000 cP |
| 25 P | 2,500 cP |
| 50 P | 5,000 cP |
| 100 P | 10,000 cP |
Conversion chart
1 P100 cP
5 P500 cP
10 P1,000 cP
25 P2,500 cP
50 P5,000 cP
Worked example
Water near room temperature is about 1 cP.
Unit definition
Poise (P) One poise equals 0.1 pascal-second.
Unit history
Poise 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 P to pascal-second.
3. Convert the base value to cP and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Poise to Centipoise converts a value measured in Poise (P) into the equivalent value in Centipoise (cP). 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 × 0.1 ÷ 0.001
Assumptions
- Poise and Centipoise represent the same dynamic viscosity quantity.
- The input is expressed in P; the output is expressed in cP.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 P = 100 cP. 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 P measurement in a document that expects cP.
- Compare a poise value with a value reported in centipoise.
- Check the P-to-cP 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 Poise to Centipoise?
result = input × 0.1 ÷ 0.001 Using the displayed relationship, 1 P equals 100 cP.
How many Centipoise are in one Poise?
One Poise is 100 Centipoise. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the P to cP conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts cP back to P.
Is the Poise to Centipoise 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.