Viscosity Comparison Chart

Viscosity Comparison Chart MATERIAL VISCOSITY (centipoises) Water @ 70° F 1-5 Blood or Kerosene 10 Anti-Freeze or Ethylene Glycol 15 Motor Oil SAE 10 or Corn Syrup 50-100 Motor Oil SAE 30 or Maple Syrup 150-200 Motor Oil SAE 40 or Castor Oil 250-500 Motor Oil SAE 60 or Glycerin 1,000-2,000 Karo Corn Syrup or Honey 2,000-3,000 Blackstrap Molasses 5,000-10,000 Hershey Chocolate Syrup 10,000-25,000 Heinz Ketchup or French’s Mustard* 50,000-70,000 Tomato Paste or Peanut Butter 150,000-200,000 Crisco Shortening or Lard 1,000,000-2,000,000 Caulking Compound 5,000,000-10,000,000 Window Putty 100,000,000 *material is thixotropic These are approximate numbers and should be used for a guide only.