What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert kinematic viscosity values from the unit stokes (St) to centistokes (cSt), helping users express fluid flow resistance with finer precision commonly used in automotive and engineering contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in stokes (St) that you wish to convert
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Select the target unit as centistokes (cSt)
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in centistokes
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Use the converted value for your engineering, lubrication, or scientific calculations
Key Features
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Converts viscosity values from stokes to centistokes quickly and accurately
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Based on the standardized conversion where 1 Stokes equals 100 centistokes
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Suitable for applications in lubrication, hydraulic fluids, and fluid dynamics studies
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Browser-based tool with straightforward input and output
Examples
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2 St = 2 × 100 = 200 cSt
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0.5 St = 0.5 × 100 = 50 cSt
Common Use Cases
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Specifying viscosities of lubricants and motor oils in centistokes
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Designing hydraulic fluids and selecting lubricants for bearings and gearboxes
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Analyzing flow properties and Reynolds numbers in fluid-process engineering
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Studying particle settling and aerosol characteristics in geophysical fluid dynamics
Tips & Best Practices
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Use centistokes for low-viscosity fluids to increase measurement precision
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Always specify or control temperature when comparing viscosity values
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Consider unit system differences (CGS vs. SI) for broader engineering calculations
Limitations
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Stokes is less practical for very low viscosities due to lower precision
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Viscosity values depend on temperature, so conversions must be temperature-aware
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Unit system differences require care when integrating with SI-based calculations
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the conversion formula from stokes to centistokes?
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The conversion is 1 Stokes equals 100 centistokes (1 St = 100 cSt).
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Why convert stokes to centistokes?
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Converting to centistokes allows for more precise expression of kinematic viscosity, especially useful in lubrication science and engineering.
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Are temperature effects important in viscosity conversion?
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Yes, fluid viscosity varies with temperature, so it is important to specify or control temperature when converting or comparing viscosities.
Key Terminology
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Stokes [St]
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A CGS unit of kinematic viscosity defined as one square centimetre per second, representing fluid resistance to flow under gravity.
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Centistokes [cSt]
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A kinematic viscosity unit equal to 0.01 stokes, commonly used in engineering and lubrication to characterize fluid flow.
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Kinematic Viscosity
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The ratio of a fluid's dynamic viscosity to its density, indicating how a fluid resists flow under gravity.