Kinematic Viscosity Converter - Convert m²/s, St, cSt & More Units
Result:
1 m²/s = 10000 St
What is Kinematic Viscosity?
Simple Definition
Kinematic viscosity measures how thick a liquid is. It tells us how fast a liquid flows. Water has low kinematic viscosity because it flows fast. Honey has high kinematic viscosity because it flows slowly.
The kinematic viscosity converter helps you change between different units that measure this thickness.
Common Units
- • m²/s (square meters per second) - Main unit
- • St (stokes) - Named after scientist Stokes
- • cSt (centistokes) - 100 times smaller than stokes
- • ft²/s (square feet per second) - Used in US
- • cm²/s (square centimeters per second)
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Common Kinematic Viscosity Examples
Water at Room Temperature
1 × 10⁻⁶ m²/s = 0.01 St = 1 cSt
Water flows very easily. This is why we use it as a reference for other liquids.
Engine Oil (SAE 30)
1 × 10⁻⁴ m²/s = 1 St = 100 cSt
Car engine oil is much thicker than water. It needs to protect engine parts.
Honey
0.01 m²/s = 100 St = 10,000 cSt
Honey is very thick. It takes time to pour from a jar.
Air at Room Temperature
1.5 × 10⁻⁵ m²/s = 0.15 St = 15 cSt
Even air has kinematic viscosity. It affects how planes fly through the sky.
Easy Kinematic Viscosity Conversion Formulas
m²/s to Stokes (St)
Multiply by 10,000
Example: 0.0005 m²/s × 10,000 = 5 St
Stokes to Centistokes
Multiply by 100
Example: 5 St × 100 = 500 cSt
ft²/s to m²/s
Multiply by 0.0929
Example: 1 ft²/s × 0.0929 = 0.0929 m²/s
Quick Memory Tip
1 St = 100 cSt
Remember: Centistokes are 100 times smaller than stokes, just like centimeters and meters.
Kinematic Viscosity Conversion Table
| m²/s | St | cSt | ft²/s | cm²/s | mm²/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.000001 | 0.01 | 1 | 0.000011 | 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.00001 | 0.10 | 10 | 0.000108 | 0.10 | 10 |
| 0.0001 | 1.00 | 100 | 0.001076 | 1.00 | 100 |
| 0.001 | 10.00 | 1000 | 0.010764 | 10.00 | 1000 |
| 0.01 | 100.00 | 10000 | 0.107639 | 100.00 | 10000 |
| 0.1 | 1000.00 | 100000 | 1.076391 | 1000.00 | 100000 |
| 1 | 10000.00 | 1000000 | 10.763910 | 10000.00 | 1000000 |
| 10 | 100000.00 | 10000000 | 107.639104 | 100000.00 | 10000000 |
| 100 | 1000000.00 | 100000000 | 1076.391042 | 1000000.00 | 100000000 |
| 1000 | 10000000.00 | 1000000000 | 10763.910417 | 10000000.00 | 1000000000 |
| 10000 | 100000000.00 | 10000000000 | 107639.104167 | 100000000.00 | 10000000000 |
| 100000 | 1000000000.00 | 100000000000 | 1076391.041671 | 1000000000.00 | 100000000000 |
| 1000000 | 10000000000.00 | 1000000000000 | 10763910.416710 | 10000000000.00 | 1000000000000 |
| 10000000 | 100000000000.00 | 10000000000000 | 107639104.167097 | 100000000000.00 | 10000000000000 |
| 100000000 | 1000000000000.00 | 100000000000000 | 1076391041.670972 | 1000000000000.00 | 100000000000000 |
Quick Kinematic Viscosity Reference Chart
0.000001 m²/s
0.00001 m²/s
0.0001 m²/s
0.001 m²/s
0.01 m²/s
0.1 m²/s
This chart shows how kinematic viscosity units relate to each other. Use our converter above for exact values.
Step-by-Step Kinematic Viscosity Conversion Examples
Example 1: m²/s to Stokes
Question: Convert 0.002 m²/s to stokes
Step 1: Use the formula St = m²/s × 10,000
Step 2: 0.002 × 10,000 = 20
Answer: 20 St
Example 2: Centistokes to m²/s
Question: Convert 150 cSt to m²/s
Step 1: Use the formula m²/s = cSt × 0.000001
Step 2: 150 × 0.000001 = 0.00015
Answer: 0.00015 m²/s
Example 3: Stokes to Centistokes
Question: Convert 50 St to centistokes
Step 1: Remember 1 St = 100 cSt
Step 2: 50 × 100 = 5000
Answer: 5000 cSt
Example 4: ft²/s to m²/s
Question: Convert 1 ft²/s to m²/s
Step 1: Use the formula m²/s = ft²/s × 0.0929
Step 2: 1 × 0.0929 = 0.0929
Answer: 0.0929 m²/s
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between kinematic viscosity and dynamic viscosity?
Kinematic viscosity is dynamic viscosity divided by density. Think of it as how thick a liquid feels when you pour it. Dynamic viscosity is the actual resistance to flow.
Which kinematic viscosity unit is most common?
Centistokes (cSt) is very common for everyday liquids like engine oil. Scientists often use m²/s as the standard unit.
How accurate is this kinematic viscosity converter?
Our converter uses exact conversion factors. Results are accurate to 8 decimal places, which is more than enough for most uses.
Can I convert between any kinematic viscosity units?
Yes! Our tool converts between m²/s, stokes, centistokes, ft²/s, cm²/s, mm²/s, and in²/s. Pick any two units to convert.
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Where Kinematic Viscosity is Used in Real Life
Car Engine Oil
Oil bottles show viscosity ratings like 5W-30. These numbers tell you how thick the oil is.
Cooking Oil
Different cooking oils flow at different speeds. This affects how they cook food.
Paint and Coatings
Paint thickness affects how it spreads on walls. Too thick and it won't flow well.
Swimming Pools
Pool pumps need to know water viscosity to move water through filters properly.
Weather Forecasting
Air viscosity affects how weather moves. It helps predict wind patterns.
Medical Equipment
Blood flow in medical devices depends on understanding liquid viscosity.