What does gram per centimeter per second measure?

It measures dynamic or shear viscosity, quantifying fluid resistance to flow within the cgs system.

Why use kilopoise instead of poise?

Kilopoise is used to express very high viscosities more conveniently since 1 kP equals 1,000 poise.

Is kilopoise an SI unit?

No, kilopoise is a non-SI unit commonly used for describing high viscosity values.

Convert Gram/centimeter/second to Kilopoise [kP] Dynamic Viscosity

Easily convert dynamic viscosity values from gram per centimeter per second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹) to kilopoise (kP) with this online unit converter tool. Perfect for applications involving high-viscosity fluids.

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Gram/centimeter/second to Kilopoise [kP] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts dynamic viscosity values from gram per centimeter per second, a cgs unit used for measuring shear resistance in fluids, into kilopoise, a larger unit suitable for expressing very high viscosities.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the dynamic viscosity value in gram per centimeter per second
Select gram/centimeter/second as the original unit
Choose kilopoise [kP] as the target unit
Submit the input to perform the conversion instantly
Review the converted value displayed in kilopoise

Key Features

Converts gram/centimeter/second to kilopoise (kP) for dynamic viscosity measurements
Provides straightforward unit changes suitable for high-viscosity substances
Includes example conversions for practical understanding
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software

Examples

500 gram/centimeter/second equals 0.5 kilopoise [kP]
1500 gram/centimeter/second equals 1.5 kilopoise [kP]

Common Use Cases

Analyzing heavy crude oils, bitumen, and tar viscosities in rheology studies
Characterizing the viscosity of polymer melts and concentrated suspensions during material processing
Performing accurate laboratory viscometer or rheometer measurements on high-viscosity fluids
Quality control activities for industrial fluids and food products with high shear resistance

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the original viscosity measurement is in gram per centimeter per second to use this conversion accurately
Use kilopoise units when working with very high viscosity fluids for clearer data interpretation
Cross-check unit scales when comparing results from different measurement systems such as cgs versus SI
Consider complementary units like pascal-second or poise for lower viscosity ranges

Limitations

Kilopoise is a non-SI unit and is mainly practical for very high viscosities, not low or moderate ranges
Conversions between cgs and other systems require careful attention to measurement accuracy
This tool does not support units outside gram/centimeter/second and kilopoise as inputs or outputs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does gram per centimeter per second measure?: It measures dynamic or shear viscosity, quantifying fluid resistance to flow within the cgs system.
Why use kilopoise instead of poise?: Kilopoise is used to express very high viscosities more conveniently since 1 kP equals 1,000 poise.
Is kilopoise an SI unit?: No, kilopoise is a non-SI unit commonly used for describing high viscosity values.

Key Terminology

Gram per centimeter per second: A cgs unit measuring dynamic viscosity, indicating resistance to shear flow in fluids.
Kilopoise: A non-SI unit equal to 1,000 poise, used for describing very high dynamic viscosity levels.
Dynamic viscosity: A measure of a fluid's internal resistance to shear stress per unit velocity gradient.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is larger in measuring viscosity?

Gram/centimeter/second

Kilopoise

Poise

What type of viscosity does this converter address?

Kinematic viscosity

Dynamic viscosity

Thermal viscosity

In what industry is kilopoise commonly used?

Petroleum refinement

Food calorimetry

Electrical engineering

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