Convert Kilostokes to Square metres per second
Convert Kilostokes (kSt) to Square metres per second (m²/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m²/s = kSt × 0.1
About Kilostokes
The kilostoke (kSt) equals 1000 St = 0.1 m²/s. It is used for extremely viscous materials such as heavy polymer melts and bitumen at low temperatures, where centistoke values would reach into the hundreds of thousands. 1 kSt = 10³ St = 10⁵ cSt = 0.1 m²/s.
About Square metres per second
The square metre per second (m²/s) is the SI coherent unit of kinematic viscosity (ν = μ/ρ). Air at 20 °C ≈ 1.516 × 10⁻⁵ m²/s; water at 20 °C ≈ 1.004 × 10⁻⁶ m²/s; glycerol ≈ 1.19 × 10⁻³ m²/s. It is the standard in CFD codes and SI research literature. 1 m²/s = 10⁴ St = 10⁶ cSt.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilostokes (kSt) | Square metres per second (m²/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kSt | 0.1 m²/s |
| 2 kSt | 0.2 m²/s |
| 5 kSt | 0.5 m²/s |
| 10 kSt | 1 m²/s |
| 25 kSt | 2.5 m²/s |
| 50 kSt | 5 m²/s |
| 100 kSt | 10 m²/s |