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Fluid Viscosity Calculator

Compute dynamic viscosity μ and kinematic viscosity ν for common fluids as a function of temperature. Sutherland law (gases) · Vogel equation (liquids) · compare up to 3 fluids.

Parameters
Fluid 1 (primary)
Fluid 2 (compare)
Fluid 3 (compare)
Operating Temp T 20 °C
Temp Range Min -50 °C
Temp Range Max 200 °C
Pressure (gases) 101.3 kPa
Used for gas density and kinematic viscosity
Y-Axis Scale
Show ν(T) chart
μ [mPa·s]
ν [mm²/s]
ρ [kg/m³]
Pr [-]
Dynamic Viscosity μ(T)
Kinematic Viscosity ν(T)

Theory

Sutherland law (gases):

$$\mu = \mu_0 \frac{T_0 + C}{T + C}\left(\frac{T}{T_0}\right)^{3/2}$$

Vogel equation (liquids):

$$\ln\mu = A + \frac{B}{T + C}$$

Kinematic viscosity: $\nu = \mu / \rho$    Prandtl number: $Pr = \mu c_p / \lambda$

Temperature T in Kelvin [K] for calculations; display in Celsius [°C].

CFD Usage: Use the μ(T) values to configure OpenFOAM Sutherland / polynomial transport models or Fluent Viscosity Law inputs. Multi-fluid comparison aids working fluid selection for heat exchangers and hydraulic systems.