Pound Force Second Per Square Foot to Poise Converter
Convert pound-force second per square foot to poise instantly.
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How to convert pound-force second per square foot to poise
Enter your viscosity in pound-force second per square foot 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.
Pound per foot-second is the imperial viscosity unit; poise is the CGS equivalent still referenced in many viscometry standards and polymer science publications.
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Common pound-force second per square foot to poise conversions
| Pound Force Second Per Square Foot (lbf·s/ft²) | Poise (P) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 478.803 |
| 5 | 2394.01 |
| 10 | 4788.03 |
| 25 | 11970.1 |
| 50 | 23940.1 |
| 100 | 47880.3 |
| 500 | 239401 |
| 1000 | 478803 |
Frequently asked questions
1 pound-force second per square foot equals 478.803 poise.
Multiply by 478.803. For example, 5 lbf·s/ft² = 2394.01 P.
1 pound per foot-second equals approximately 14.882 poise.
1 poise equals 0.00208854 pound-force second per square foot.
100 pound-force second per square foot equals 47880.3 poise.