Kinematic Viscosity Converter

Convert kinematic viscosity units including square meters per second, stokes, centistokes, square feet per second, square inches per second, and more.

Convert Kinematic Viscosity

1 square meter per second = 1000000 centistokes
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Common kinematic viscosity conversions

Square meters per second to centistokes:
1 m²/s = 1,000,000 cSt

Centistokes to square meters per second:
1 cSt = 0.000001 m²/s

Stokes to centistokes:
1 St = 100 cSt

Square feet per second to square meters per second:
1 ft²/s = 0.092903 m²/s

Where kinematic viscosity conversions are used

Kinematic viscosity conversions are useful for oil grades, hydraulic fluids, fuel testing, lubrication, pipe flow, Reynolds number calculations, pumps, bearings, and fluid mechanics.

Use this converter when comparing SI, CGS, and U.S. customary kinematic viscosity units.

What your kinematic viscosity result means

Your result shows the entered kinematic viscosity converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The calculator also shows the conversion rate used so you can verify the calculation.

For engineering and fluid calculations, make sure the viscosity unit matches your formula, fluid data sheet, lab result, pump chart, or Reynolds number calculation.

Kinematic viscosity converter tips

Frequently asked questions

What is kinematic viscosity?

Kinematic viscosity is dynamic viscosity divided by density. It describes how easily a fluid flows under its own weight.

What is the SI unit of kinematic viscosity?

The SI unit of kinematic viscosity is square meters per second, abbreviated as m²/s.

Is centistoke the same as cSt?

Yes. cSt is the abbreviation for centistoke, a common kinematic viscosity unit used for oils and fluids.

What is the difference between dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity?

Dynamic viscosity measures resistance to flow. Kinematic viscosity adjusts that resistance by dividing by fluid density.

Can I convert negative viscosity values?

This converter is designed for viscosity magnitude conversions, so it uses non-negative values.