To convert stokes to square meters per second, multiply by 0.0001.
The calculation uses 1 St = 0.0001 m²/s. 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
m²/s- Output unit: square meters per second
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in St.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in m²/s; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 St × 0.0001 ≈ 0.0001 m²/s.
Reverse conversion
0.0001 m²/s ÷ 0.0001 ≈ 1 St. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 0.0001 m²/s 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 m²/s table
| St | m²/s (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.0002 |
| 5 | 0.0005 |
| 10 | 0.001 |
| 100 | 0.01 |