What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows you to change viscosity values from the imperial unit pound/foot/hour (lb/(ft*h)) to the cgs unit gram/centimeter/second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹), facilitating accurate translation between legacy engineering and scientific measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the viscosity value in pound/foot/hour (lb/(ft*h)) in the input field
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Select the desired output unit as gram/centimeter/second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹)
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Click the convert button to get the converted viscosity value
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Review example calculations for guidance and verification
Key Features
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Converts dynamic viscosity values between lb/(ft*h) and g/cm/s units
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Shows example calculations for quick reference
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Supports common engineering and scientific measurement standards
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Browser-based tool available for on-the-fly unit conversions
Examples
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Convert 10 lb/(ft*h): 10 × 0.0041337887 = 0.041337887 g/cm/s
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Convert 100 lb/(ft*h): 100 × 0.0041337887 = 0.41337887 g/cm/s
Common Use Cases
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Specifying lubricant or oil viscosity in US-customary engineering documents
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Rheological testing of polymers and industrial fluids using cgs units
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Quality control of viscous consumer goods like syrups and sauces
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Translating legacy imperial viscosity data into scientific measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure time units are consistently converted, especially hour to second
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Use the provided formula to verify manual conversions
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Apply the correct unit system to avoid interpretation errors in calculations
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Consult example calculations to confirm conversion results
Limitations
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Conversion requires careful handling of implicit hour-to-second unit changes
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Potential rounding errors if unit systems are mixed incorrectly
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Incorrect use can lead to wrong viscosity values affecting engineering decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound/foot/hour measure in viscosity?
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Pound/foot/hour is an imperial unit that quantifies a fluid’s internal resistance to shear, relating shear stress to velocity gradient over time measured in hours.
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Why convert to gram/centimeter/second?
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Gram per centimeter per second is a cgs unit widely used in scientific research and testing for precise characterization of dynamic viscosity.
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How do I handle the time unit difference during conversion?
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The conversion implicitly includes changing time from hours to seconds, so careful unit consistency is essential to ensure accurate viscosity values.
Key Terminology
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Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]
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An imperial engineering unit for dynamic viscosity quantifying fluid resistance to shear with time measured in hours.
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Gram/centimeter/second (g·cm⁻¹·s⁻¹)
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A cgs unit for dynamic viscosity used in scientific and industrial contexts to quantify internal fluid shear resistance.
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Dynamic Viscosity
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A measure of a fluid’s resistance to deformation under shear stress.