What does poundal second per square foot measure?

It is an imperial (FPS) unit of dynamic viscosity that quantifies a fluid's resistance to shear flow, expressed as force times time divided by area.

What is a gigapoise [GP] used for?

Gigapoise [GP] is a CGS unit measuring dynamic viscosity, often used to describe very high viscosities found in materials like cured polymers or geological slow creep.

Why convert viscosity units from poundal second per square foot to gigapoise?

Conversion enables comparison and analysis of legacy FPS-based viscosity data alongside modern CGS or SI units, facilitating studies in rheology and geophysics.

How to Convert Poundal Second/Square Foot to Gigapoise [GP]

Learn how to convert dynamic viscosity values from poundal second per square foot, an imperial unit, to gigapoise [GP], a CGS-based unit used for extremely high viscosities.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate dynamic viscosity measurements from poundal second per square foot, an older imperial unit, to gigapoise [GP], a CGS system unit suited for describing very high viscosities.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the viscosity value in poundal second per square foot
Select poundal second per square foot as the input unit
Choose gigapoise [GP] as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the result in gigapoise

Key Features

Converts dynamic viscosity values between poundal second per square foot and gigapoise [GP]
Ideal for engineering, rheology, and geophysical applications involving high viscosities
Supports legacy imperial FPS units and modern CGS system units
Browser-based and easy to use

Examples

Convert 10 poundal second per square foot to gigapoise: 10 × 1.4881639435685e-8 GP = 1.4881639435685e-7 GP
Convert 100 poundal second per square foot to gigapoise: 100 × 1.4881639435685e-8 GP = 1.4881639435685e-6 GP

Common Use Cases

Working with lubricant and oil viscosities in engineering contexts using older imperial units
Performing fluid dynamics or pump and bearing analyses where FPS units persist
Interpreting historical viscosity data and converting it to CGS-based modern units
Studying the rheology of highly viscous materials like polymers and bitumen
Describing geological slow creep of rocks or ice in geophysics

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are accurate and correspond to poundal second per square foot units
Use this tool for theoretical, historical, or highly specialized viscosity conversions
Cross-check results when comparing legacy FPS data with modern CGS system measurements
Understand that poundal second per square foot is less common today and may affect precision

Limitations

Poundal second per square foot is an uncommon unit and rarely used for direct measurements today
Conversion accuracy may be affected by differences in unit system conventions
Primarily intended for theoretical analysis or conversion of historical and specialized scientific data

Frequently Asked Questions

What does poundal second per square foot measure?: It is an imperial (FPS) unit of dynamic viscosity that quantifies a fluid's resistance to shear flow, expressed as force times time divided by area.
What is a gigapoise [GP] used for?: Gigapoise [GP] is a CGS unit measuring dynamic viscosity, often used to describe very high viscosities found in materials like cured polymers or geological slow creep.
Why convert viscosity units from poundal second per square foot to gigapoise?: Conversion enables comparison and analysis of legacy FPS-based viscosity data alongside modern CGS or SI units, facilitating studies in rheology and geophysics.

Key Terminology

Poundal second per square foot: An imperial unit of dynamic viscosity representing force applied over one second across one square foot area.
Gigapoise [GP]: A CGS system unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one billion poise, used for describing extremely high viscosities.
Dynamic viscosity: A measure of a fluid's resistance to shear flow, relating shear stress to shear rate.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of physical property do both poundal second per square foot and gigapoise measure?

Temperature

Dynamic viscosity

Pressure

In which system is the poundal second per square foot defined?

Imperial (FPS)

CGS

Gigapoise is a multiple of which unit in the CGS system?

Pascal-second

Poise

Newton

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