Acceleration converter
Gal to Meters per Second² Converter
Convert Gals (cm/s²) to meters per second squared for gravimetry and geophysics.
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1 Gal = 0.01 m/s²
Also equals
0.01m/s²
0.032808ft/s²
0.00102g
Conversion formula
m/s² = Gal ÷ 100980 gals equals 9.8 m/s².
Gal to Meter per Second Squared table
| Gal (Gal) | Meter per Second Squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001 |
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
About this conversion
This converter uses the displayed definition for gal and its recognized relationship to meter per second squared. Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Gal defined here?+
Gal is treated as 0.01 meters per second squared. The displayed definition is used consistently in both directions.
Does the converter keep full precision?+
Yes. Calculations retain high precision throughout each step, while the visible result is rounded for readability.
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