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Kinematic Viscosity Converter

Convert between kinematic viscosity units

0.187639 SFS

rate:1 SUS = 0.0104244 SFS

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18 SUS
Unit Symbol Value
Metric
mm²/s (cSt)cSt3.942
Stokes (St)St0.03942
Other
Saybolt Universal SecondsSUS17.999172
Saybolt Furol SecondsSFS0.187639

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Kinematic viscosity conversion is crucial in lubricating oils, petrochemicals, and food industries. Car owners see oil grades like "5W-30", which represent viscosity at specific temperatures.

History & Background

The unit "Stokes" honors British physicist George Stokes for his foundational contributions to fluid mechanics. "Saybolt Seconds" was a practical method invented in the late 19th century US.

Conversion Details

Kinematic viscosity is the ratio of dynamic viscosity to fluid density at the same temperature. The SI unit is Stokes (St).

Common conversions: 1 St = 100 cSt.