What does pound-force second per square inch measure?

It is an Imperial/US customary unit of dynamic viscosity that links shear stress to shear rate, used to describe thickness or resistance to flow.

What is dyne second per square centimeter?

It is the cgs unit of dynamic viscosity, identical to one poise, quantifying the shear stress needed for a unit shear rate.

Why convert viscosity units between these measurements?

Conversion allows translation of data between US customary units and cgs units, facilitating scientific reporting, laboratory analysis, and international standardization.

Convert Pound-force second/sq. inch to Dyne second/sq. centimeter

Easily convert viscosity dynamic units from pound-force second per square inch to dyne second per square centimeter using our online tool, ideal for engineering and scientific applications.

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Pound-force second/sq. inch to Dyne second/sq. centimeter Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert dynamic viscosity measurements from pound-force second per square inch, an Imperial/US customary unit, to dyne second per square centimeter, a cgs unit also known as poise. It helps translate values between systems commonly used in engineering, laboratory, and scientific contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the viscosity value in pound-force second per square inch
Confirm the from and to units as pound-force second/sq. inch and dyne second/sq. centimeter respectively
Click the convert button to see the equivalent viscosity in dyne second/sq. centimeter
Use the resulting value for scientific analysis, engineering calculations, or unit standardization

Key Features

Converts dynamic viscosity units between pound-force second/sq. inch and dyne second/sq. centimeter
Supports data translation between US customary and cgs unit systems
Provides clear input and output for easy viscosity comparisons
Useful for industries such as lubrication engineering, polymer production, and rheology research
Browser-based, simple interface with no installation required

Examples

2 pound-force second/sq. inch converts to 137895.145863368 dyne second/sq. centimeter
0.5 pound-force second/sq. inch converts to 34473.786465842 dyne second/sq. centimeter

Common Use Cases

Reporting viscosity of thick greases, heavy oils, or bitumen in US customary units
Describing polymer melts and adhesive properties in industrial specifications using psi-based units
Converting lab data and legacy technical reports from pound-force second/sq. inch to cgs units
Measuring and reporting viscosities in rheology laboratories working with lubricants and biological fluids
Material and process engineering requiring consistent unit conversions between customary and cgs systems

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check numeric inputs to ensure accuracy due to large differences between unit scales
Consider the context of the data source, especially when working with legacy versus modern units
Use this converter for translating viscosity values when standardizing measurements for international use
Be mindful of unit relevance related to your industry’s preferred measurement system
When reporting results, clearly state the units to avoid confusion across different systems

Limitations

Pound-force second/sq. inch is much larger than dyne second/sq. centimeter, requiring careful calculation
Legacy data in pound-force second/sq. inch may differ in applicability compared to modern SI or cgs units
Unit conversion relevance depends on industrial or scientific context and preferred measurement standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-force second per square inch measure?: It is an Imperial/US customary unit of dynamic viscosity that links shear stress to shear rate, used to describe thickness or resistance to flow.
What is dyne second per square centimeter?: It is the cgs unit of dynamic viscosity, identical to one poise, quantifying the shear stress needed for a unit shear rate.
Why convert viscosity units between these measurements?: Conversion allows translation of data between US customary units and cgs units, facilitating scientific reporting, laboratory analysis, and international standardization.

Key Terminology

Pound-force second per square inch (lbf·s/in²): An Imperial/US customary unit of dynamic viscosity representing shear stress per unit shear rate, commonly used in US engineering contexts.
Dyne second per square centimeter (dyne·s/cm²): The cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one poise, used in laboratory measurements and rheology.
Dynamic Viscosity: A measure of a fluid's resistance to gradual deformation by shear stress or tensile stress.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit system does pound-force second per square inch belong to?

SI units

Imperial/US customary units

cgs units

The dyne second per square centimeter is equivalent to which viscosity unit?

Poise

Pascal-second

Pound-force second/sq. inch

What is a common use for converting pound-force second/sq. inch to dyne second/sq. centimeter?

Changing temperature measurements

Translating viscosity data between US and cgs units

Converting length units

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