What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to translate dynamic viscosity values from pound/foot/hour, an imperial engineering unit, to dyne second per square centimeter, a cgs unit commonly used in laboratory and material analysis. It facilitates converting fluid resistance measurements between these two unit systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the viscosity value in pound/foot/hour.
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Select pound/foot/hour as the input unit and dyne second per square centimeter as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in dyne·s/cm².
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Use the result for engineering calculations or laboratory reporting as needed.
Key Features
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Converts dynamic viscosity between pound/foot/hour and dyne second per square centimeter.
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Supports engineering and scientific applications requiring unit alignment.
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Easy-to-use interface for quick and accurate conversions.
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Browser-based with no installation required.
Examples
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10 lb/(ft*h) equals 0.041337887 dyne·s/cm².
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100 lb/(ft*h) equals 0.41337887 dyne·s/cm².
Common Use Cases
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Specifying lubricant or oil viscosity in imperial engineering documents.
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Performing viscous flow calculations in piping or rotating equipment using imperial units.
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Reporting viscosity of fuels and industrial fluids with hour-based time units.
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Converting imperial viscosity data to cgs units for laboratory and rheology studies.
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Material and process engineering needing unit conversions between imperial and cgs systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent units for time and area when inputting values.
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Cross-check converted values especially when precise flow property characterization is critical.
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Be aware this conversion suits Newtonian fluids; complex fluids may require other approaches.
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Utilize this converter to standardize data reporting across different industries.
Limitations
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Different time bases (hour vs. second) require careful attention to unit consistency.
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Conversion accuracy can be affected by measurement precision and rounding.
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Assumes steady, Newtonian fluid behavior; not directly applicable to non-Newtonian fluids.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound/foot/hour measure in viscosity?
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Pound/foot/hour expresses dynamic viscosity as an imperial engineering unit relating shear stress to velocity gradient.
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What is the dyne second per square centimeter unit?
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Dyne second per square centimeter is a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity, equivalent to one poise, commonly used in laboratory measurements.
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Why convert viscosity units between pound/foot/hour and dyne·s/cm²?
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Conversion enables comparison and communication of viscosity data across imperial and cgs systems in engineering, research, and industry.
Key Terminology
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Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]
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An imperial engineering unit of dynamic viscosity representing force times time per unit area related to fluid shear resistance.
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Dyne second per square centimeter (dyne·s/cm²)
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A cgs unit of dynamic viscosity identical to one poise, used in laboratory and rheological measurements.
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Dynamic viscosity
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A measure of a fluid's internal resistance to flow or shear under applied force.