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Viscosity Index Calculator (ISO 2909 / ASTM D2270)




Calculate VI from KV40 and KV100

For kinematic viscosity at 40°C and 100°C in cSt or mm2/s.




Formula notes and assumptions
  • The VI calculator follows ISO 2909 / ASTM D2270-style calculation and keeps the current useful range warning of VI 60 to 350.
  • The interpolation calculator uses the ASTM D341 Ubbelohde-Walther relationship with v + 0.7.
  • For formulas and concept background, see the TriboNet viscosity index article.


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