What does micropoise measure?

Micropoise (µP) is a cgs unit that measures dynamic (shear) viscosity, indicating a fluid's resistance to shear.

When should I use pound/foot/hour for viscosity?

This unit is typically used in imperial engineering fields such as lubrication, pipe flow calculations, and processing fluids where hour-based time units are standard.

How do I avoid errors in converting viscosity units?

Pay close attention to unit consistency, especially regarding the time units, and ensure precise input values when converting between micropoise and pound/foot/hour.

How to Convert from Micropoise [µP] to Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]?

Learn how to convert dynamic viscosity values from micropoise [µP] to pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)], essential for fluid resistance measurements in different unit systems.

Micropoise [µP]

Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]

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Micropoise [µP] to Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)] Conversion Table

Micropoise [µP]	Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]

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Micropoise [µP] to Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)] Conversion Table
Micropoise [µP]	Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform dynamic viscosity values expressed in micropoise, a cgs unit, into pound/foot/hour, an imperial engineering unit. It facilitates the translation of low-range viscosity measurements to the US-customary units often required in engineering and industrial applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the dynamic viscosity value in micropoise (µP)
Select micropoise as the source unit if not preset
Choose pound/foot/hour as the target unit
Click convert to get the equivalent viscosity in lb/(ft*h)
Review the converted value for use in engineering or industrial calculations

Key Features

Converts micropoise (µP) to pound/foot/hour (lb/(ft*h)) dynamically
Supports low dynamic viscosity ranges relevant to gases and thin films
Uses standard conversion rates based on accepted definitions
Browser-based and easy to operate without installation
Facilitates comparison between cgs and imperial viscosity data

Examples

10 micropoise equals 0.002419088 pound/foot/hour
100 micropoise equals 0.02419088 pound/foot/hour

Common Use Cases

Reporting very low viscosities of gases or high-temperature fluids in cgs units
Calibrating and specifying low-range viscometers for microfluidics and lubrication studies
Converting historical rheological data to modern imperial units
Specifying lubricant or oil viscosity in legacy US engineering documents
Performing fluid flow calculations involving imperial units for piping and bearings
Reporting viscosity values for fuels and industrial fluids in hour-based time units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input viscosity values are accurate due to low magnitude of micropoise measurements
Cross-check conversions when integrating data using different time units
Be mindful of unit consistency in calculations involving both SI and imperial systems
Use this conversion mainly for engineering contexts where pound/foot/hour units are standard

Limitations

Micropoise values represent very low viscosities, so small errors can cause significant relative discrepancies
The hour time unit in pound/foot/hour may require care when mixing with second-based viscosity units
This tool does not cover other viscosity units beyond micropoise and pound/foot/hour

Frequently Asked Questions

What does micropoise measure?: Micropoise (µP) is a cgs unit that measures dynamic (shear) viscosity, indicating a fluid's resistance to shear.
When should I use pound/foot/hour for viscosity?: This unit is typically used in imperial engineering fields such as lubrication, pipe flow calculations, and processing fluids where hour-based time units are standard.
How do I avoid errors in converting viscosity units?: Pay close attention to unit consistency, especially regarding the time units, and ensure precise input values when converting between micropoise and pound/foot/hour.

Key Terminology

Micropoise [µP]: A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to 1×10⁻⁶ poise or 1×10⁻⁷ pascal-second, representing low fluid resistance to shear.
Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]: An imperial engineering unit of dynamic viscosity expressing fluid resistance to shear with hour-based time units, often used in US-customary contexts.
Dynamic viscosity: A measure of a fluid's internal resistance to shear stress during flow.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the base unit measurement category for micropoise?

Dynamic viscosity

Electric current

Temperature

Why might pound/foot/hour be used in engineering?

It measures flow rate

It is an imperial unit for dynamic viscosity

It measures pressure

What is important to consider when converting micropoise to pound/foot/hour?

Time unit differences and precision

Color of the fluid

Temperature only

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