What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms values of kinematic viscosity from square inch per second (in^2/s), an imperial unit, to stokes (St), the CGS system unit. It supports fluid-flow analysis and compatibility with diverse engineering and research standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the kinematic viscosity value in square inch per second (in^2/s) in the input field
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Select the unit to convert from as square inch per second
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Choose stokes (St) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in stokes
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Use the converted values for your engineering or research calculations
Key Features
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Converts kinematic viscosity from square inch per second to stokes accurately based on defined conversion rates
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Supports applications in lubrication, hydraulic fluids, and petroleum viscosity measurement
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
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Useful for fluid-flow calculations and CFD modeling involving different unit systems
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Facilitates data exchange between imperial and CGS measurement systems
Examples
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Converting 2 square inch/second results in 12.9032 stokes
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Converting 0.5 square inch/second results in 3.2258 stokes
Common Use Cases
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Specifying kinematic viscosity of lubricating oils in systems using imperial units
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Input for fluid-flow and computational fluid dynamics models in US customary unit projects
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Quality control and documentation of petroleum and refinery fluid viscosities using imperial measurements
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Analyzing sedimentation and aerosol behavior in hydraulic and geophysical fluid studies
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit selections before conversion to ensure accuracy
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Use standard reference conditions for viscosity measurements as fluid temperature can affect values
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If needed, further convert stokes to SI units depending on your application requirements
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Cross-check results for engineering or scientific reporting consistency
Limitations
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Converted values are based on the CGS system; additional conversion may be necessary for SI units like m²/s
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Viscosity values can vary with temperature and measurement conditions; this tool assumes standard references
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Applicability is limited to kinematic viscosity; other viscosity types require different approaches
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does the unit square inch per second measure?
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Square inch per second measures kinematic viscosity, representing how a fluid's internal resistance to flow behaves in imperial units.
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Why convert from square inch per second to stokes?
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Converting enables compatibility with CGS-based scientific data and international standards used in fluid-flow and research applications.
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Is the stokes the same as the centistokes?
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No, the stokes is the CGS unit equal to 1 cm²/s, whereas centistokes are a subunit commonly used to report viscosities in lubricants.
Key Terminology
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Square inch per second [in^2/s]
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An imperial unit of kinematic viscosity defining the area of one square inch passed per second, expressing fluid flow resistance.
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Stokes [St]
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A CGS unit of kinematic viscosity equal to one square centimetre per second, measuring a fluid's flow resistance.
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Kinematic viscosity
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A fluid property representing the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density, indicating internal resistance to flow under gravity.