Viscosity Chart in Centipoise
Not sure about the viscosity of your product? Compare your product to these common materials to get a good estimate of your product’s viscosity.
It’s important to understand the viscosity of your product before determining which Mahr Metering System would best fit your application or industry. This is a common reference tool to help you determine your product’s viscosity and if it would be considered high viscosity or low viscosity. We would also be more than happy to help guide you through our product catalog and offer recommendations unique to your workflow, product, and application.
| Water at 70°: | 1-5 |
| Blood or Kerosene: | 10 |
| Anti-Freeze or Ethylene Glycol: | 15 |
| Motor Oil SAE 10 or Corn Oil: | 50-100 |
| Motor Oil SAE 10 or Maple Syrup: | 150-200 |
| Motor Oil SAE 40 or Castor Oil: | 250-500 |
| Motor Oil SAE 60 or Glycerin: | 1,000-2,2000 |
| Corn Syrup or Honey: | 2,000 – 3,000 |
| Molasses: | 5,000 – 10,000 |
| Chocolate Syrup or Honey: | 10,000 – 25,000 |
| Ketchup or Mustard: | 50,000 – 70,000 |
| Tomato Paste or Peanut Butter: | 150,000 – 250,000 |
| Shortening or Lard: | 1,000,000 – 2,000,0000 |
| Caulking Compound: | 5,000,000 – 10,000,000 |
| Window Putty: | +10,000,0000 |