SAE and ISO Viscosity Values
The tables on the following pages provide nominal values for viscosity standards supplied by CANNON Instrument Company. Please note that actual values will vary slightly from lot to lot; the amount of variation is dependent on the type of standards. Formulations are subject to change at any time. If your application requires materials in close conformity with published nominal values, please contact CANNON Instrument Company to obtain the viscosity values associated with the current formulation.
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SAE Viscosity Grades for Engine Oils
SAE J300
|
SAE Oil Viscosity Grade |
Low Temperature °C |
Low Temperature °C |
Viscosity (mm²/s) at 100°C Min |
Viscosity (mm²/s) at 100°C Max |
High Shear Rate |
|
0W |
6200 @ -35 |
60000 @ -40 |
3.8 |
- |
- |
|
5W |
6600 @ -30 |
60000 @ -35 |
3.8 |
- |
- |
|
10W |
7000 @ -25 |
60000 @ -30 |
4.1 |
- |
- |
|
15W |
7000 @ -20 |
60000 @ -25 |
5.6 |
- |
- |
|
20W |
9500 @ -15 |
60000 @ -20 |
5.6 |
- |
- |
|
25W |
13000 @ -10 |
60000 @ -15 |
9.3 |
- |
- |
|
20 |
- |
- |
5.6 |
9.3 |
2.6 |
|
30 |
- |
- |
9.3 |
12.5 |
2.9 |
|
40 |
- |
- |
12.5 |
16.3 |
2.9 (0W - 10W) |
|
40 |
- |
- |
12.5 |
16.3 |
3.7 (15W - 25W) |
|
50 |
- |
- |
16.3 |
21.9 |
3.7 |
|
60 |
- |
- |
21.9 |
26.1 |
3.7 |
Viscosity System for Industrial Lubricants at 40°C
|
Identification |
Mid-Point |
Min Kin Vis |
Max Kin Vis |
Approx SUS |
|
ISO VG 2 |
2.2 |
1.98 |
2.42 |
32 |
|
ISO VG 3 |
3.2 |
2.88 |
3.52 |
36 |
|
ISO VG 5 |
4.6 |
4.14 |
5.06 |
40 |
|
ISO VG 7 |
6.8 |
6.12 |
7.48 |
50 |
|
ISO VG 10 |
10 |
9.00 |
11.0 |
60 |
|
ISO VG 15 |
15 |
13.5 |
16.5 |
75 |
|
ISO VG 22 |
22 |
19.8 |
24.2 |
105 |
|
ISO VG 32 |
32 |
28.8 |
35.2 |
150 |
|
ISO VG 46 |
46 |
41.4 |
50.6 |
215 |
|
ISO VG 68 |
68 |
61.2 |
74.8 |
315 |
|
ISO VG 100 |
100 |
90.0 |
110 |
465 |
|
ISO VG 150 |
150 |
135 |
165 |
700 |
|
ISO VG 220 |
220 |
198 |
242 |
1000 |
|
ISO VG 320 |
320 |
288 |
352 |
1500 |
|
ISO VG 460 |
460 |
412 |
506 |
2150 |
|
ISO VG 680 |
680 |
612 |
748 |
3150 |
|
ISO VG 1000 |
1000 |
900 |
1100 |
4650 |
|
ISO VG 1500 |
1500 |
1350 |
1650 |
7000 |
