What is poise [P] used to measure?

Poise is the CGS unit measuring dynamic or absolute viscosity, representing a fluid's resistance to shear flow.

Why convert poise to pound-force second per square foot?

This conversion facilitates expressing viscosity in Imperial units required for certain engineering applications like pump design or testing heavy oils.

Can this converter be used for low-viscosity fluids?

This converter is less common for low-viscosity fluids because of significant magnitude differences; SI units are often preferred in such cases.

Convert Poise [P] to Pound-force Second/Sq. Foot - Dynamic Viscosity Unit Converter

Easily convert viscosity dynamic units from poise [P] to pound-force second per square foot (lbf·s/ft²) with our online tool. Perfect for engineers and scientists working across CGS and Imperial systems.

Poise [P]

Pound-force second/sq. foot

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Poise [P] to Pound-force second/sq. foot Conversion Table

Poise [P]	Pound-force second/sq. foot

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Poise [P] to Pound-force second/sq. foot Conversion Table
Poise [P]	Pound-force second/sq. foot

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What Is This Tool?

This online unit converter allows users to transform dynamic viscosity values from poise [P], a CGS unit, to pound-force second per square foot, an Imperial/US customary unit. It supports fluid resistance calculations in different measurement systems commonly applied in engineering and lab environments.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the viscosity value in poise [P] into the input field
Select pound-force second per square foot as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent viscosity value in lbf·s/ft²
Use the conversion results to support engineering or lab calculations

Key Features

Converts dynamic viscosity from poise [P] to pound-force second/sq. foot instantly
Supports fluid viscosity measurements used in tribology, lubrication, and polymer processing
Browser-based without installation, accessible on various devices
Facilitates conversion between CGS and Imperial/US customary measurement systems

Examples

Convert 10 P: 10 × 0.0020885434 = 0.020885434 lbf·s/ft²
Convert 50 P: 50 × 0.0020885434 = 0.10442717 lbf·s/ft²

Common Use Cases

Specifying viscosities of lubricants and motor oils in engineering and tribology using CGS or custom units
Characterizing polymer melt flow and viscous industrial fluids during manufacturing processes
Performing rheological measurements reported in centipoise or poise for lab analysis
Calculations involving pipe flow and pump design based on Imperial system viscosity values
Testing heavy oils, greases, and tars with viscosity specified in pound-force second per square foot

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit context before conversion to avoid errors from differing system bases
Use the tool for fluids where dynamic viscosity is significant, typically medium to high viscosity
Refer to precise measurement conditions when interpreting viscosity values across unit systems
Prefer SI units for low-viscosity fluid conversions to maintain precision

Limitations

Conversion accuracy depends on the exact measurement conditions and unit context
Units originate from different systems (CGS vs. Imperial), which may introduce discrepancies if misapplied
Less suitable for converting viscosities of low-viscosity fluids due to large magnitude differences
Potential errors if application specifics and fluid characteristics are not considered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is poise [P] used to measure?: Poise is the CGS unit measuring dynamic or absolute viscosity, representing a fluid's resistance to shear flow.
Why convert poise to pound-force second per square foot?: This conversion facilitates expressing viscosity in Imperial units required for certain engineering applications like pump design or testing heavy oils.
Can this converter be used for low-viscosity fluids?: This converter is less common for low-viscosity fluids because of significant magnitude differences; SI units are often preferred in such cases.

Key Terminology

Poise [P]: The CGS unit of dynamic viscosity defined as 1 g·cm⁻1·s⁻1, quantifying internal fluid resistance to shear.
Pound-force second per square foot (lbf·s/ft²): An Imperial unit of dynamic viscosity representing the resistance of a fluid to shear over a one-square-foot area.
Dynamic Viscosity: A property describing a fluid’s resistance to shearing flows by measuring shear stress per unit shear rate.
Tribology: The study of friction, wear, and lubrication in interacting surfaces in relative motion.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which measurement system does poise belong to?

Imperial system

CGS system

US customary system

What does pound-force second per square foot measure?

Dynamic viscosity in Imperial units

Fluid density

Temperature resistance

One poise equals how many pound-force second/sq. foot?

0.0020885434

1.5

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