What does gram/centimeter/second measure?

Gram per centimeter per second is a cgs unit measuring dynamic viscosity, representing a fluid's resistance to shear flow.

When should I use pound-force second per square inch?

Use this unit mainly in US customary engineering contexts to express viscosity of thick greases, heavy oils, or bitumen.

Is the conversion between these units exact?

The tool uses a defined conversion rate, but rounding and magnitude differences mean care is needed for very precise work.

How to Convert from Gram/centimeter/second to Pound-force second/sq. inch?

Learn how to convert viscosity measurements from gram/centimeter/second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹) to pound-force second/sq. inch (lbf·s/in²) for engineering, industrial, and rheological applications.

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Gram/centimeter/second to Pound-force second/sq. inch Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to switch dynamic viscosity values from gram per centimeter per second, a cgs metric unit, to pound-force second per square inch, which is used in Imperial and US customary systems. It helps facilitate data interpretation between these two unit systems in various technical fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in gram per centimeter per second you want to convert
Select gram/centimeter/second as the input unit and pound-force second/sq. inch as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent viscosity in pound-force second per square inch
Review the results for engineering or quality control purposes
Use the tool to translate values for industrial or rheological reports

Key Features

Supports conversion between gram/centimeter/second and pound-force second/sq. inch viscosity units
Based on established conversion rate for accurate unit translation
Ideal for applications in tribology, polymer processing, and industrial quality control
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Enables comparison of legacy US customary viscosity data with modern metric measurements

Examples

10 Gram/centimeter/second = 10 × 0.0000145038 = 0.000145038 Pound-force second/sq. inch
100 Gram/centimeter/second = 100 × 0.0000145038 = 0.00145038 Pound-force second/sq. inch

Common Use Cases

Characterizing lubricants and greases in tribology and mechanical design
Performing rheological assessments of polymer melts and industrial fluids
Quality control of viscous food products like syrups and sauces
Reporting viscosity of heavy oils or bitumen in US customary engineering contexts
Interpreting legacy technical data involving psi-based viscosity units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection before converting
Use this conversion for translating between metric cgs and Imperial systems
Double-check values when dealing with very large or small viscosities due to magnitude differences
When handling legacy data in psi·s, verify conversions for modern SI compatibility
Apply conversions carefully in sensitive rheological analyses to avoid rounding errors

Limitations

Significant figure caution is necessary owing to large differences in unit magnitude
Legacy viscosity data may introduce rounding errors when converted
Conversion precision may affect sensitive rheological test interpretations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does gram/centimeter/second measure?: Gram per centimeter per second is a cgs unit measuring dynamic viscosity, representing a fluid's resistance to shear flow.
When should I use pound-force second per square inch?: Use this unit mainly in US customary engineering contexts to express viscosity of thick greases, heavy oils, or bitumen.
Is the conversion between these units exact?: The tool uses a defined conversion rate, but rounding and magnitude differences mean care is needed for very precise work.

Key Terminology

Gram per centimeter per second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹): A cgs unit quantifying dynamic viscosity, indicating internal resistance to shear flow.
Pound-force second per square inch (lbf·s/in²): An Imperial/US customary unit expressing dynamic viscosity via shear stress per shear rate.
Dynamic viscosity: A measure of a fluid's resistance to deformation under shear stress.

Quick Knowledge Check

What physical property is measured by both gram/centimeter/second and pound-force second/sq. inch?

Density of a fluid

Dynamic (shear) viscosity

Temperature of a liquid

Which unit system does gram/centimeter/second belong to?

Imperial

cgs metric

US customary

For what kind of materials is pound-force second/sq. inch commonly used?

Light oils and gases

Very thick greases and bitumen

Water and beverages

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