Viscosity
N·s/m²tolb/(ft·s)
Convert newton-seconds per square metre (N·s/m²) to pounds per foot-second (lb/(ft·s)).
Factor1 N·s/m² = 0.671969 lb/(ft·s)
Converter
N·s/m²
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
lb/(ft·s)
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
lb/(ft·s) = N·s/m² × 0.671969
Multiply any value in newton-seconds per square metre by 0.671969 to obtain the value in pounds per foot-second.
Worked example
Convert 10 N·s/m² to lb/(ft·s).
- 01Start with 10 N·s/m².
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 0.671969 = 6.71969 lb/(ft·s).
Result10 N·s/m² = 6.71969 lb/(ft·s)
Conversion table
| N·s/m² | lb/(ft·s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.67197 |
| 2 | 1.3439 |
| 5 | 3.3598 |
| 10 | 6.7197 |
| 20 | 13.439 |
| 50 | 33.598 |
| 100 | 67.197 |
| 200 | 134.39 |
| 500 | 335.98 |
| 1000 | 671.97 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from N·s/m² to lb/(ft·s)?
1 N·s/m² equals 0.671969 lb/(ft·s). To convert, multiply the value in newton-seconds per square metre by 0.671969.
How do I convert 1 N·s/m² to lb/(ft·s)?
1 N·s/m² = 0.671969 lb/(ft·s). For any value, multiply by 0.671969.
How do I convert lb/(ft·s) back to N·s/m²?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 1.488164. So 1 lb/(ft·s) = 1.48816 N·s/m².
When would I need to convert newton-second per square metre to pound per foot-second?
Dynamic viscosity conversions between N·s/m² and lb/(ft·s) are common in fluid characterisation, pump and control valve sizing, pipeline pressure-drop calculations, and lubrication engineering. Centipoise (cP) and mPa·s are the most widely used units in process datasheets; Pa·s is required for most simulation tools.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).
Related conversions
- lb/(ft·s) → N·s/m²pound per foot-second → newton-second per square metre
- cP → lb/(ft·s)centipoise → pound per foot-second
- lb/(ft·s) → cPpound per foot-second → centipoise
- cP → N·s/m²centipoise → newton-second per square metre
- N·s/m² → cPnewton-second per square metre → centipoise
- Pa·s → lb/(ft·s)pascal-second → pound per foot-second