What does 1 gram/centimeter/second equal in megapoise?

1 gram/centimeter/second equals 0.000001 megapoise.

When should I use megapoise units?

Megapoise units are mainly used for describing very large viscosity values or interpreting legacy CGS-based data.

Is megapoise widely used in modern measurements?

Megapoise is rarely used today except for very high viscosities or legacy data; SI units like Pascal-second are generally preferred.

How to Convert from Gram/centimeter/second to Megapoise [MP]

Learn how to convert dynamic viscosity from Gram per centimeter per second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹) to Megapoise (MP), a CGS-based unit used for representing very high viscosities in scientific and industrial applications.

Gram/centimeter/second

Megapoise [MP]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Gram/centimeter/second to Megapoise [MP] Conversion Table

Gram/centimeter/second	Megapoise [MP]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Gram/centimeter/second to Megapoise [MP] Conversion Table
Gram/centimeter/second	Megapoise [MP]

Explore More Viscosity Dynamic Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms dynamic viscosity values from gram per centimeter per second, which is a common CGS unit of shear viscosity, into megapoise, a unit used mainly for very large viscosity measurements or legacy data from CGS literature.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the viscosity value in gram per centimeter per second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹)
Select megapoise [MP] as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent value in megapoise
Use the result for analysis of very viscous materials or interpretation of CGS-based data

Key Features

Converts dynamic viscosity between gram/centimeter/second and megapoise units
Handles viscosity values for extremely viscous substances and legacy data
Provides clear expressions of viscosity for industrial and scientific use
Simple interface suitable for rheology laboratories, polymer industries, and tribology research

Examples

Convert 500 gram/centimeter/second to megapoise: result is 0.0005 MP
Convert 1,000,000 gram/centimeter/second to megapoise: result is 1 MP

Common Use Cases

Measuring highly viscous materials such as pitch and heavy bitumen
Characterizing very viscous polymer or adhesive formulations in industrial contexts
Interpreting and reporting viscosity data from legacy CGS-based rheology literature
Supporting quality control and research where large viscosity ranges are involved

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the input viscosity is in gram/centimeter/second before converting
Use megapoise units primarily when dealing with very high viscosity values
Refer to Pascal-second units for standard SI measurements when appropriate
Consider the large scale factor to avoid misinterpretation of small viscosity values

Limitations

Megapoise unit is seldom used in modern SI-based practices except for extremely high viscosities
Large scaling factors may affect precision when converting low viscosity values
Users should verify if SI unit Pascal-second better suits their measurement needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 gram/centimeter/second equal in megapoise?: 1 gram/centimeter/second equals 0.000001 megapoise.
When should I use megapoise units?: Megapoise units are mainly used for describing very large viscosity values or interpreting legacy CGS-based data.
Is megapoise widely used in modern measurements?: Megapoise is rarely used today except for very high viscosities or legacy data; SI units like Pascal-second are generally preferred.

Key Terminology

Gram/centimeter/second: A CGS unit of dynamic viscosity representing fluid resistance to shear flow, equal to one poise.
Megapoise [MP]: A CGS-derived unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one million poise, used for very large viscosity measurements.
Dynamic (shear) viscosity: A measure of a fluid's internal resistance to flow or deformation by shear stress.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the CGS unit of dynamic viscosity equivalent to one gram/centimeter/second?

Pascal-second

Poise

Megapoise

For which type of materials is the megapoise unit primarily used?

Light fluids like water

Extremely viscous materials like pitch

Gases

Why might someone convert viscosity from gram/centimeter/second to megapoise?

To express viscosity in standard SI units

To handle very high viscosity values or legacy CGS data

To measure temperature changes

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Volume Charge Density Units Converter Online Velocity Angular Units Converter Online Heat Density Units Converter Online Moment of Inertia Units Converter Online Concentration Molar Units Converter