Convert Kilopascal-seconds to Poises
Convert Kilopascal-seconds (kPa·s) to Poises (P) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
P = kPa·s × 10000
About Kilopascal-seconds
The kilopascal-second (kPa·s) equals 1 000 Pa·s, used for highly viscous materials such as bitumen binders, polymer melts, and pitch at processing temperatures. Bitumen (road asphalt) at 60 °C has a dynamic viscosity of 100-10 000 Pa·s = 0.1-10 kPa·s; hot-melt adhesives at application temperature are 10-100 kPa·s. 1 kPa·s = 1 000 Pa·s = 10 000 P.
About Poises
The poise (P) equals 0.1 Pa·s (exact), defined in the CGS system as 1 g/(cm·s). Named after Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille, it was the dominant viscosity unit before SI adoption. Fluid-mechanics textbooks and older ASTM and API data tables still list viscosities in P. Motor oil at 100 °C is ≈0.02-0.05 P; water at 20 °C is ≈0.01 P (= 1 cP). 1 P = 0.1 Pa·s = 100 cP.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilopascal-seconds (kPa·s) | Poises (P) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa·s | 10000 P |
| 2 kPa·s | 20000 P |
| 5 kPa·s | 50000 P |
| 10 kPa·s | 100000 P |
| 25 kPa·s | 250000 P |
| 50 kPa·s | 500000 P |
| 100 kPa·s | 1000000 P |