Viscosity Comparison Video

This video illustrates the comparative viscosity of some everyday liquids. All viscosity values are shown in centipoise (cP) at ambient temperature.

 

Viscosity Reference Chart

Use this table to compare viscosities and navigate to each sample in the video.

ProductViscosity (cP)View
Water1 cP0:17 ▸
Baby oil28 cP0:24 ▸
Cream65 cP0:33 ▸
Engine oil260 cP0:40 ▸
Glycerine1,300 cP0:49 ▸
Honey4,000 cP0:59 ▸
Yogurt10,000 cP1:08 ▸
Shampoo26,000 cP1:16 ▸
Ketchup50,000 cP1:26 ▸
Hair conditioner100,000 cP1:35 ▸
Hand cream180,000 cP1:46 ▸
Mayo220,000 cP1:57 ▸
Hair gel1,200,000 cP2:05 ▸

View detailed viscosity demonstrations for key ingredients: