To convert stokes to centistokes, multiply by 100.
The calculation uses 1 St = 100 cSt. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
St- Input unit: stokes
cSt- Output unit: centistokes
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in St.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in cSt; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 St × 100 ≈ 100 cSt.
Reverse conversion
100 cSt ÷ 100 ≈ 1 St. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 100 cSt per St.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
St to cSt table
| St | cSt (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 100 | 10000 |