What is gram per centimeter per second used for?

It is a CGS unit of dynamic viscosity used to measure a fluid's resistance to shear flow, commonly applied in lubricants, polymer melts, and food product quality control.

Why convert to hectopoise?

The hectopoise is suitable for very high viscosity measurements and helps represent these values in a simpler, larger unit.

Is hectopoise commonly used for all viscosity ranges?

No, hectopoise is primarily reserved for very high viscosity values and not suitable for low or moderate viscosities.

How to Convert from Gram/centimeter/second to Hectopoise [hP]

Learn how to convert viscosity dynamic measurements from gram per centimeter per second to hectopoise [hP] with this easy-to-use online converter.

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Hectopoise [hP]

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Gram/centimeter/second to Hectopoise [hP] Conversion Table

Gram/centimeter/second	Hectopoise [hP]

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Gram/centimeter/second to Hectopoise [hP] Conversion Table
Gram/centimeter/second	Hectopoise [hP]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter enables users to change dynamic viscosity values from gram per centimeter per second, a CGS unit, into hectopoise, a larger metric multiple of the poise, often used for very high viscosity measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in gram per centimeter per second you want to convert
Select gram/centimeter/second as the starting unit
Choose hectopoise [hP] as the target unit
Click convert to see the result displayed instantly

Key Features

Converts dynamic viscosity from gram/cm/s (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹) to hectopoise [hP]
Supports high viscosity range units commonly used in rheology and fluid mechanics
Clear conversion factor: 1 g/cm/s = 0.01 hP
Browser-based and easy to use for quick calculations

Examples

50 gram/centimeter/second equals 0.5 hectopoise [hP]
100 gram/centimeter/second equals 1 hectopoise [hP]

Common Use Cases

Characterizing lubricating oils and greases in tribology and mechanical design
Rheological testing of polymer melts, industrial fluids, and paints
Quality control of viscous consumer products like syrups and sauces
Describing very high viscosities such as bitumen and heavy crude oil in processing
Calibrating rheometer results between CGS and SI viscosity units
Performing engineering calculations for highly viscous flows in adhesives and sealants

Tips & Best Practices

Use gram/centimeter/second units for typical viscosity measurements in CGS system
Switch to hectopoise when working with very high viscosity values to simplify interpretation
Confirm the unit scale matches the viscosity range of your fluid to ensure accuracy
Apply the conversion formula as a straightforward multiplier: multiply gram/cm/s by 0.01 to get hP

Limitations

Hectopoise is less frequently used compared to SI units like pascal-seconds
This unit is designed for very high viscosity values and is not practical for low or moderate viscosities
Choosing the correct unit scale is important to avoid confusion or misinterpretation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gram per centimeter per second used for?: It is a CGS unit of dynamic viscosity used to measure a fluid's resistance to shear flow, commonly applied in lubricants, polymer melts, and food product quality control.
Why convert to hectopoise?: The hectopoise is suitable for very high viscosity measurements and helps represent these values in a simpler, larger unit.
Is hectopoise commonly used for all viscosity ranges?: No, hectopoise is primarily reserved for very high viscosity values and not suitable for low or moderate viscosities.

Key Terminology

Gram/centimeter/second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹): A CGS unit of dynamic viscosity representing a fluid's internal resistance to shear, equal to one poise or 0.1 pascal-second.
Hectopoise (hP): A metric multiple of the poise equal to 100 poise or 10 pascal-seconds, used to measure very high dynamic viscosity.
Dynamic Viscosity: A physical property describing a fluid's resistance to flow or deformation under shear stress.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 gram per centimeter per second equal in hectopoise?

0.1 hP

0.01 hP

1 hP

Which unit is a larger metric multiple used for very high viscosities?

Poise

Hectopoise

Pascal-second

For what kind of viscosities is hectopoise typically used?

Low viscosities

Very high viscosities

Moderate viscosities

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