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How to Convert from Pound/foot/second to Poise [P]

How to Convert from Pound/foot/second to Poise [P]

Convert dynamic viscosity values from pound/foot/second, an imperial unit, to poise [P], the CGS unit, for various engineering and laboratory applications.

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Pound/foot/second to Poise [P] Conversion Table

Pound/foot/second Poise [P]

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Pound/foot/second to Poise [P] Conversion Table
Pound/foot/second Poise [P]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts dynamic viscosity measurements from pound/foot/second, an imperial unit often used in US engineering contexts, to poise [P], the CGS-based unit commonly used in labs and industrial fluid analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the viscosity value in pound/foot/second.
  • Select pound/foot/second as the source unit and poise [P] as the target unit.
  • Click convert to get the equivalent viscosity in poise [P].

Key Features

  • Converts from pound/foot/second to poise [P] with a precise conversion rate.
  • Supports viscosity measurement needs in engineering, lubrication, and rheology.
  • Browser-based, easy to use with clear inputs and outputs.
  • Helps bridge imperial and CGS unit systems effectively.

Examples

  • Convert 2 pound/foot/second to poise: 2 × 14.8816394357 = 29.7632788714 poise [P]
  • Convert 0.5 pound/foot/second to poise: 0.5 × 14.8816394357 = 7.44081971785 poise [P]

Common Use Cases

  • Engineering calculations involving fluid flow using imperial units.
  • Specifying viscosities of lubricants, hydraulic fluids in US equipment datasheets.
  • Laboratory measurements calibrated in imperial units for industrial quality control.
  • Translating viscosity values to CGS units for tribology and polymer processing.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Confirm units before conversion to avoid errors in engineering or lab results.
  • Use this converter for steady shear flow conditions as a standard assumption.
  • Be aware of calibration differences between imperial and CGS instruments in precision work.

Limitations

  • Assumes steady shear flow and may not apply directly to non-Newtonian fluids.
  • Measurement and calibration differences between unit systems can affect accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound/foot/second measure?
It is an imperial unit of dynamic viscosity measuring a fluid's resistance to shear flow, expressed as pound-force second per square foot.

What is the poise [P] unit?
The poise is a CGS unit of dynamic viscosity defined as 1 gram per centimeter-second and equals 0.1 pascal-second.

Why convert from pound/foot/second to poise?
Converting helps translate viscosity values from imperial to CGS units used in laboratories, lubricant specifications, and polymer processing.

Key Terminology

Pound/foot/second
An imperial unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one pound-force second per square foot, measuring fluid resistance to shear.
Poise [P]
The CGS unit of dynamic viscosity defined as 1 g·cm⁻1·s⁻1, equal to 0.1 pascal-second.
Dynamic viscosity
A property that quantifies a fluid's internal resistance to shear flow or deformation.

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