Viscosity (kinematic ) Conversion Factors
| Square Metre per Second (m²/s) | |
| Square Centimetre per Second (cm²/s) | |
| Stokes (St) | |
| Square Millimetre per Second (mm²/s) | |
| Centistokes (cSt) | |
| Square Inch per Second (in²/s) | |
| Square Inch per Minute (in²/min) | |
| Square Inch per Hour (in²/h) | |
| Square Foot per Second (ft²/s) | |
| Square Foot per Minute (ft²/min) | |
| Square Foot per Hour (ft²/h) | |
| Poise Cubic Foot per Pound (P·ft³/lb) |
Kinematic viscosity, is a measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow under the influence of gravity. It is defined as the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density of the fluid. In simpler terms, it describes how easily a fluid flows when acted upon by a force, such as gravity.
The kinematic viscosity ν is typically denoted in units of square meters per second (m²/s) or centistokes (cSt). It’s calculated using the formula:
ν = μ
ρ
Where:
- ν =kinematic viscosity
- μ= dynamic viscosity (measured in units like N·s/m² or Pa·s)
- ρ= density of the fluid (measured in units like kg/m³)
High kinematic viscosity means the fluid flows slowly (like honey), while low kinematic viscosity means the fluid flows quickly (like water). It’s a crucial property in various engineering applications, including fluid dynamics, lubrication, and material processing.
