Viscosity Guide Approximation

1-5 Centipoise (cps) = Water
    Very Low
100 Centipoise (cps) = Machine Oil
   
500 Centipoise (cps) = SAE 30 Motor Oil
    Low
1,000 Centipoise (cps) = Castor Oil
   
4,000 Centipoise (cps) = Karo Syrup Medium
   
25,000 Centipoise (cps) = Hershey’s Syrup
    High
50,000 Centipoise (cps) = Ketchup
   
100,000 Centipoise (cps) = Sour Cream
    Very high
250,000+ Centipoise (cps) = Peanut Butter