What does slug/foot/second measure?

Slug/foot/second is an Imperial unit of dynamic viscosity that quantifies a fluid's resistance to shear, expressed as mass divided by length and time.

When should I use terapoise for viscosity?

Terapoise is suitable for expressing very large viscosities, such as those encountered in geophysics, planetary science, and materials science involving highly viscous substances.

Is slug/foot/second commonly used worldwide?

No, slug/foot/second is uncommon outside the US customary and legacy engineering systems, so conversions to metric units like terapoise are often necessary.

How to Convert from Slug/foot/second to Terapoise [TP]

Learn how to convert dynamic viscosity values from slug per foot per second, an Imperial unit, to terapoise, a metric multiple of the poise used for extremely large viscosities in geophysics and materials science.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform dynamic viscosity measurements from slug/foot/second, an Imperial unit, into terapoise [TP], a metric unit suited for representing very large viscosity values. It is designed for users working with fluid dynamics, geophysics, planetary science, and materials science.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in slug per foot per second you want to convert
Select slug/foot/second as the input unit and terapoise [TP] as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent viscosity in terapoise
Use the result for analyses involving large-scale or highly viscous materials

Key Features

Converts viscosity units from slug/foot/second to terapoise [TP]
Supports calculations involving very large viscosity magnitudes
Useful for fluid dynamics, geophysical, and materials science applications
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions

Examples

2 slug/foot/second is converted to 9.5760517960444e-10 terapoise [TP]
5 slug/foot/second equals 2.3940129490111e-9 terapoise [TP]

Common Use Cases

Converting viscosity from Imperial units to metric for comparison with SI values
Expressing extremely large viscosities in geophysics and planetary sciences
Analyzing highly viscous polymer systems or glassy materials near solidification
Reporting large-scale rheological measurements scaled by 10^11 pascal-seconds

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter mainly for very large viscosity values to get practical results
Be aware of unit system differences when converting between Imperial and metric units
Cross-reference converted values with the context of your domain for accurate interpretation
Utilize the tool to facilitate comparison between legacy and SI-based viscosity data

Limitations

Terapoise is appropriate only for extremely large viscosity values and less practical for small or moderate viscosities
Slug/foot/second is uncommon outside specific US customary systems, which may limit compatibility
Converting from slug/foot/second can yield very small terapoise numbers that may be difficult to interpret in typical engineering contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does slug/foot/second measure?: Slug/foot/second is an Imperial unit of dynamic viscosity that quantifies a fluid's resistance to shear, expressed as mass divided by length and time.
When should I use terapoise for viscosity?: Terapoise is suitable for expressing very large viscosities, such as those encountered in geophysics, planetary science, and materials science involving highly viscous substances.
Is slug/foot/second commonly used worldwide?: No, slug/foot/second is uncommon outside the US customary and legacy engineering systems, so conversions to metric units like terapoise are often necessary.

Key Terminology

Slug/foot/second: An Imperial unit of dynamic viscosity representing mass divided by length and time; used in fluid dynamics within US customary systems.
Terapoise [TP]: A metric multiple of the poise equal to 10^12 poise, used to measure extremely large dynamic viscosities, especially in geophysical and materials science contexts.
Dynamic Viscosity: A measure of a fluid's internal resistance to shear flow, expressed as shear stress per unit velocity gradient.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of property does slug/foot/second measure?

Volume

Dynamic viscosity

Temperature

For what kind of viscosity values is terapoise primarily used?

Moderate viscosities

Extremely large viscosities

Very low viscosities

Why might one convert slug/foot/second to terapoise?

To express small viscosity values

To compare large viscosity values in metric units

To measure viscosity in US customary units

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