What is a gigapoise (GP)?

Gigapoise (GP) is a very large unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system, equal to 10^9 poise or 10^8 pascal-seconds, used to describe extremely viscous materials.

Why convert from gigapoise to gram/centimeter/second?

Converting to gram/centimeter/second, the standard CGS dynamic viscosity unit, allows better practical measurement and analysis of very high viscosity materials.

Is gram/centimeter/second commonly used in industry?

While common in specialized fields, gram/centimeter/second is less frequently used in modern SI-based industrial applications that prefer pascal-second units.

How to Convert from Gigapoise [GP] to Gram/centimeter/second?

Learn how to convert dynamic viscosity values from gigapoise (GP) to gram per centimeter per second (g/cm/s), the CGS unit commonly used in rheology and geophysics for very viscous materials.

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Gigapoise [GP] to Gram/centimeter/second Conversion Table

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Gigapoise [GP]	Gram/centimeter/second

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms dynamic viscosity measurements from gigapoise (GP)—a large-scale viscosity unit within the CGS system—to gram per centimeter per second (g/cm/s), the standard CGS viscosity unit also known as the poise. It simplifies working with extremely viscous materials by enabling conversions to a more commonly referenced unit.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the viscosity value in gigapoise (GP) into the input field.
Select the 'gigapoise [GP]' as the source unit and 'gram/centimeter/second' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value expressed in gram/centimeter/second.
Review the conversion result which uses the fixed conversion rate of 1 GP = 1,000,000,000 g/cm/s.

Key Features

Converts viscosity values from gigapoise (GP) to gram per centimeter per second (g/cm/s) quickly and accurately.
Uses the CGS system units relevant to high viscosity measurements.
Suitable for applications in rheology, geophysics, and industrial quality control.
Browser-based and easy to use without any specialized software.

Examples

2 GP converts to 2,000,000,000 gram per centimeter per second (g/cm/s).
0.5 GP converts to 500,000,000 gram per centimeter per second (g/cm/s).

Common Use Cases

Describing the rheology of highly viscous materials like heavily cured polymers or bitumen.
Analyzing very slow creep behavior of geological materials such as rocks or ice.
Performing unit conversions when working with extremely high CGS poise values in research or industrial contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are within the range suitable for extremely high viscosities to get meaningful results.
Use this conversion for scientific research, quality control, or industrial purposes dealing with very viscous substances.
Be mindful that the CGS unit gram/centimeter/second is commonly used in specialized fields but less so in SI-based applications.

Limitations

Gigapoise values correspond to extremely high viscosities rarely encountered in everyday fluids.
Measurement difficulties for such viscous or near-solid substances may affect precision.
The gram/centimeter/second unit is less prevalent in modern industrial settings favoring SI units like pascal-second.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gigapoise (GP)?: Gigapoise (GP) is a very large unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system, equal to 10^9 poise or 10^8 pascal-seconds, used to describe extremely viscous materials.
Why convert from gigapoise to gram/centimeter/second?: Converting to gram/centimeter/second, the standard CGS dynamic viscosity unit, allows better practical measurement and analysis of very high viscosity materials.
Is gram/centimeter/second commonly used in industry?: While common in specialized fields, gram/centimeter/second is less frequently used in modern SI-based industrial applications that prefer pascal-second units.

Key Terminology

Gigapoise (GP): A CGS unit representing extremely high dynamic viscosity equal to one billion poise or 10^8 pascal-seconds.
Gram per centimeter per second (g/cm/s): The CGS unit of dynamic viscosity, equal to one poise, measuring a fluid's resistance to shear flow.
Dynamic (shear) viscosity: A measure quantifying the internal resistance of a fluid to shear stress divided by shear rate.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 gigapoise (GP) equal in gram per centimeter per second?

1,000,000 g/cm/s

1,000,000,000 g/cm/s

100 g/cm/s

Which field commonly uses conversions from gigapoise to gram/centimeter/second?

Rheology and geophysics

Astronomy and optics

Telecommunications

One gram per centimeter per second (g/cm/s) is equivalent to which SI unit of viscosity?

0.1 pascal-second (Pa·s)

1 pascal-second (Pa·s)

10 pascal-second (Pa·s)

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