What Is This Tool?
This tool provides a simple way to convert kinematic viscosity values from dekastokes (daSt), a CGS-based unit, to square foot per hour (ft²/h), an imperial unit commonly used in U.S. engineering standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the viscosity value in dekastokes (daSt) that you want to convert
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Select dekastokes as the input unit and square foot per hour as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in square foot per hour (ft²/h)
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Use the converted values to compare or integrate data across CGS and imperial systems
Key Features
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Converts dekastokes to square foot per hour accurately based on defined conversion rates
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Supports measurements of high-viscosity fluids such as heavy lubricants and polymer melts
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Browser-based interface allowing quick and easy unit translation
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Helps standardize data for applications in HVAC, pipeline, and hydraulic engineering
Examples
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2 daSt converts to 77.500155 square foot per hour (2 × 38.7500775002)
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0.5 daSt converts to 19.37503875 square foot per hour (0.5 × 38.7500775002)
Common Use Cases
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Specifying kinematic viscosity of heavy lubricating oils and greases in industrial data sheets
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Characterizing polymer melts or viscous process streams in rheology measurements
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Reporting viscosity values for bitumen, asphalt, and other high-viscosity materials
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Converting data for HVAC, pipeline, and hydraulic system analyses in imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the measurement units before and after conversion to maintain data consistency
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Use this tool to align viscosity data from CGS and U.S. customary engineering systems
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Be cautious of temperature and pressure conditions impacting viscosity that this tool does not account for
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Cross-check converted values when integrating data from different sources for accuracy
Limitations
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Assumes standard conditions and does not factor in temperature or pressure effects on viscosity
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Converts between units from different measurement systems (CGS vs. imperial), requiring careful data integration
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Does not adjust for specific material or fluid properties beyond the unit conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is dekastokes (daSt)?
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Dekastokes (daSt) is a CGS-based unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 10 stokes. It is used to measure higher viscosity fluids, with 1 daSt corresponding to 1.0×10⁻³ m²/s.
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Why convert dekastokes to square foot per hour?
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Converting from dekastokes to square foot per hour translates CGS-based viscosity data into imperial units commonly used in U.S. engineering specifications, aiding consistency across measurement systems.
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Can this tool account for temperature variations affecting viscosity?
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No, the conversion assumes standard conditions and does not include temperature or pressure effects on viscosity.
Key Terminology
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Dekastokes (daSt)
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A CGS-derived unit of kinematic viscosity equal to 10 stokes, used for measuring higher viscosity fluids.
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Square foot per hour (ft²/h)
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An imperial unit of kinematic viscosity defining the rate of momentum diffusion through a fluid.
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Kinematic viscosity
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A physical property describing the fluid's internal resistance to flow under gravitational forces, expressed as area per time.