Compute kinematic viscosity ν = μ/ρ from dynamic viscosity μ and fluid density ρ, for rheological specification of oils and coatings and for viscosity input in Reynolds number calculations.
输入动力黏度 μ 与密度 ρ,求运动黏度。
| Item | Formula | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematic viscosity | nu = mu/rho | kinematic viscosity |
| Dynamic viscosity | mu in Pa·s | dynamic viscosity |
| Unit conversion | 1 cSt = 1 mm2/s | ISO 3104 |
Reference viscosities of common fluids and their sources (viscosity varies strongly with temperature)
| Fluid (20 ℃, 1 atm) | Dynamic viscosity μ | Kinematic viscosity ν | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1.002e-3 | 1.004e-6 | IAPWS-95 (page default) |
| Dry air | 1.81e-5 | 1.50e-5 | ISO 2533 / CRC Handbook |
| SAE 30 motor oil | ≈ 0.29 | ≈ 3.2e-4 | SAE J300 grade range (not a fixed value; check the datasheet) |
Note: ν = μ/ρ; viscosity is strongly temperature dependent (the kinematic viscosity of water drops about fivefold from 0 ℃ to 100 ℃). Use the value at the actual temperature for precision work.