Stokes to Centistokes Converter
Convert Stokes (St) to Centistokes (cSt) instantly. 1 St = 100 cSt.
Kinematic Viscosity Converter
6 units available
1 St = 100 cSt
Formula:
cSt = St × 100With your value: 1 St = 100 cSt
Other Stokes to Centistokes conversions
Stokes to Centistokes Conversion Table
| Stokes (St) | Centistokes (cSt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 15 | 1,500 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 250 | 25,000 |
| 500 | 50,000 |
| 1000 | 100,000 |
Centistokes to Stokes Conversion Table
| Centistokes (cSt) | Stokes (St) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.005 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 15 | 0.15 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Stokes (St)
Kinematic Viscosity
Derived quantity, square metre per second (m²/s). The stokes is exactly 10⁻⁴ m²/s by CGS definition.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Centistokes (cSt)
Kinematic Viscosity
Derived quantity, square metre per second (m²/s). The stokes is exactly 10⁻⁴ m²/s by CGS definition.
Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Stokes to Centistokes
To convert from Stokes (St) to Centistokes (cSt), multiply the value by 100.
Formula: cSt = St × 100
Reverse: St = cSt × 0.01
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Stokes. For example: 5 St
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 100
- The result is: 500 cSt
About Stokes
The stokes (St) is a unit of kinematic viscosity. One stokes equals 0.0001 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other kinematic viscosity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: kinematic viscosity calculations, engineering and science, education.
About Centistokes
The centistokes (cSt) is a unit of kinematic viscosity. One centistokes equals 1.000000 × 10^-6 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other kinematic viscosity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: kinematic viscosity calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Centistokes are in 1 Stokes?
There are exactly 100 Centistokes in 1 Stokes. This means the conversion factor from Stokes to Centistokes is 100.
What is the formula to convert Stokes to Centistokes?
The formula to convert Stokes to Centistokes is: cSt = St × 100. For example, to convert 10 Stokes to Centistokes, you would multiply 10 by 100.
What is a Stokes?
The stokes (St) is a unit of kinematic viscosity. One stokes equals 0.0001 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other kinematic viscosity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What is a Centistokes?
The centistokes (cSt) is a unit of kinematic viscosity. One centistokes equals 1.000000 × 10^-6 base units. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other kinematic viscosity unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
What are the common uses of Stokes?
The Stokes is commonly used in kinematic viscosity calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Stokes to Centistokes converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/stokes-to-centistokes