The square meter per second is the SI derived unit of kinematic viscosity, the ratio of a fluid's dynamic viscosity to its density.
It follows directly from the SI units of dynamic viscosity and density, and is fundamental to fluid mechanics calculations like the Reynolds number.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI). SI equivalent: Base SI kinematic viscosity unit.
Square Meter per Second facts
- Unit name
- Square Meter per Second
- Symbol
- m²/s
- Category
- Kinematic Viscosity
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI)
- SI equivalent
- Base SI kinematic viscosity unit
- Common uses
- Fluid mechanics calculations, Reynolds number, pipe flow analysis
Definition of the square meter per second
The square meter per second is the SI derived unit of kinematic viscosity, the ratio of a fluid's dynamic viscosity to its density.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI)
SI equivalent: Base SI kinematic viscosity unit
History of the square meter per second
It follows directly from the SI units of dynamic viscosity and density, and is fundamental to fluid mechanics calculations like the Reynolds number.
Where is the square meter per second used?
Fluid mechanics calculations, Reynolds number, pipe flow analysis