What does one stokes represent in kinematic viscosity?

One stokes (St) is a CGS unit of kinematic viscosity, defined as one square centimetre per second (1 St = 1 cm²/s), representing a fluid's resistance to flow.

Why convert stokes to square meters per hour?

This conversion is helpful for expressing viscosity in terms suitable for slow, large-scale flows where time is measured in hours, such as groundwater or glacier flow.

What is the conversion factor between stokes and square meters per hour?

The conversion rate is 1 stokes [St] equals 0.36 square meter/hour [m²/h].

How to Convert from Stokes [St] to Square meter/hour [m^2/h]

Convert kinematic viscosity values from stokes (St) to square meter per hour (m²/h) easily with this online unit converter. Understand the conversion formula, use cases, and examples for accurate fluid dynamics calculations.

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Stokes [St] to Square meter/hour [m^2/h] Conversion Table

Stokes [St]	Square meter/hour [m^2/h]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms kinematic viscosity measurements from stokes (St), a CGS unit defined as one square centimetre per second, into square meter per hour (m²/h), a unit used for larger scale and slower time frames. The tool helps compare viscosity values measured in seconds with those expressed in hours, useful in various engineering and scientific fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the kinematic viscosity value in stokes [St].
Select the input unit as stokes [St].
Choose the output unit as square meter/hour [m²/h].
Click convert to see the equivalent value in m²/h.
Use the results to analyze fluid behavior over different time scales.

Key Features

Converts kinematic viscosity values from stokes [St] to square meter/hour [m²/h].
Easy-to-use, browser-based unit conversion tool.
Includes conversion formula and example calculations.
Suitable for laboratory and field-scale viscosity comparisons.
Supports applications in environmental, hydraulic, and geophysical engineering.

Examples

5 St = 5 × 0.36 = 1.8 m²/h
10 St = 10 × 0.36 = 3.6 m²/h

Common Use Cases

Specifying kinematic viscosity values for lubricants and engine oils.
Modeling slow fluid flows such as groundwater or glacial movements with hourly time scales.
Performing hydraulic and reservoir engineering calculations with hour-based viscous diffusion.
Converting laboratory viscosity measurements to field-scale results using hourly units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct time scaling when applying hourly units for viscosity models.
Use conversions for steady conditions, noting temperature and pressure can affect viscosity.
For high precision work, verify calculations with SI base units to avoid rounding errors.
Apply conversions carefully when comparing small-scale lab data with large-scale field conditions.

Limitations

Conversion assumes steady-state conditions and direct proportionality between units.
May not account for changes in temperature or pressure influencing viscosity.
Rounding errors can occur in precise scientific measurements.
Hourly unit conversions require careful time scale adjustments in modeling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one stokes represent in kinematic viscosity?: One stokes (St) is a CGS unit of kinematic viscosity, defined as one square centimetre per second (1 St = 1 cm²/s), representing a fluid's resistance to flow.
Why convert stokes to square meters per hour?: This conversion is helpful for expressing viscosity in terms suitable for slow, large-scale flows where time is measured in hours, such as groundwater or glacier flow.
What is the conversion factor between stokes and square meters per hour?: The conversion rate is 1 stokes [St] equals 0.36 square meter/hour [m²/h].

Key Terminology

Stokes (St): A CGS unit of kinematic viscosity equal to one square centimetre per second, used to express fluid resistance to flow.
Square meter per hour (m²/h): A unit of kinematic viscosity representing the area transported per hour, useful for slow fluid flow applications.
Kinematic Viscosity: A measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow under gravity, expressed as the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the unit definition of 1 stokes (St)?

One square metre per hour

One square centimetre per second

One square metre per second

What is the conversion factor from stokes to square meter per hour?

1 St = 0.36 m²/h

1 St = 2.7 m²/h

1 St = 0.04 m²/h

In which scenarios is converting from stokes to m²/h especially useful?

For fast chemical reactions in seconds

For modeling slow, large-scale fluid flows in hours

For measuring electrical resistance

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