Centipoise to Poise Converter
Convert centipoise to poise instantly.
Standard viscosity units
pascal-second 0.1
poise 1
micropascal-second 100000
pound-force second per square foot 0.0021
reyn 0
Fun comparisons
cups of water 💧~ 100
olive oil pourings 🫒~ 1.23
honey drizzles 🍯~ 0.01
ketchup squeezes 🍅~ Less than 0.01
peanut butter scoops 🥜~ Less than 0.01
How to convert centipoise to poise
Enter your viscosity in centipoise and get the equivalent in poise instantly. Key reference points: water has a viscosity of about 1 centipoise (0.001 Pa·s), motor oil ranges from 50-200 cP depending on grade, and honey is about 10,000 cP.
Centipoise is one-hundredth of a poise; centipoise is the more common unit in lab work because water at 20 C is conveniently about 1 centipoise, making it a practical reference point.
Need the opposite direction? Convert poise to centipoise just as easily, or explore all our viscosity conversions.
Common centipoise to poise conversions
| Centipoise (cP) | Poise (P) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
1 centipoise equals 0.01 poise.
Multiply by 0.01. For example, 5 cP = 0.05 P.
100 centipoise equals exactly 1 poise.
1 poise equals 100 centipoise.
100 centipoise equals 1 poise.