What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms dynamic viscosity measurements expressed in pound/foot/hour, an imperial engineering unit, into terapoise, a large metric multiple of the poise. It is designed to help users translate between customary and SI-based units suited for high viscosity evaluations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the viscosity value in pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)].
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Select the target unit as terapoise [TP].
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Click convert to receive the corresponding viscosity expressed in terapoise.
Key Features
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Converts dynamic viscosity from pound/foot/hour (imperial unit) to terapoise (metric multiple).
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Supports viscosity values relevant to engineering, scientific, and industrial applications.
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Provides precise unit translation for use in geophysics, materials science, and rheology.
Examples
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10 lb/(ft*h) converts to 4.1337887321377e-14 TP.
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100 lb/(ft*h) converts to 4.1337887321377e-13 TP.
Common Use Cases
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Translating lubricant or oil viscosity data between imperial and metric systems for technical documentation.
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Comparing high viscosity materials in geophysics and planetary science using SI-scaled units.
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Reporting extreme viscosity values in materials science and polymer manufacturing research.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the unit entered is pound/foot/hour to get accurate conversions to terapoise.
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Use this converter primarily when dealing with very large viscosity values or scientific research data.
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Refer to the converted terapoise values in contexts requiring large-scale viscosity measurements such as theoretical rheology.
Limitations
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The conversion results in extremely small terapoise values for typical viscosity measurements in pound/foot/hour.
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Terapoise unit is mostly suitable for very high viscosities; it is not practical for common fluid viscosity levels.
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Direct use in everyday engineering may be limited due to scale differences between units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound/foot/hour measure?
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It measures dynamic viscosity as an imperial engineering unit expressing internal fluid resistance to shear, corresponding to force·time per unit area.
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When should I use terapoise units?
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Terapoise units are used to express extremely large viscosities, such as in geophysics, planetary science, or highly viscous materials near solidification.
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Is the conversion factor large or small?
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The conversion factor is extremely small, meaning common pound/foot/hour values convert to very tiny terapoise amounts.
Key Terminology
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Pound/foot/hour [lb/(ft*h)]
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An imperial dynamic viscosity unit representing force·time per unit area, expressing resistance to shear in fluids using customary units.
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Terapoise [TP]
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A metric multiple of the poise that measures very large dynamic viscosities, equal to 10^12 poise or 10^11 pascal-seconds.
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Dynamic viscosity
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A fluid property indicating its internal resistance to shear flow, linking shear stress and velocity gradient.