ACCELERATION CONVERSION
Gal to Meter per second squared.
Convert gal (Gal) to meter per second squared (m/s²), with the math explained.
1 Gal = 0.01 m/s²
Standard gravity g₀ is defined as 9.80665 m/s². Local gravitational acceleration varies.
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How to convert gal to meter per second squared
Multiply your gal value by 0.01 to get the equivalent in meter per second squared. Both units are normalized through the meter per second squared.
m/s² = Gal × 0.0110 Gal = 0.1 m/s²
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.Standard gravity g₀ is defined as 9.80665 m/s². Local gravitational acceleration varies.
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Gal to m/s² conversion table
| Gal (Gal) | Meter per second squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gal | 0.01 m/s² |
| 2 Gal | 0.02 m/s² |
| 5 Gal | 0.05 m/s² |
| 10 Gal | 0.1 m/s² |
| 20 Gal | 0.2 m/s² |
| 50 Gal | 0.5 m/s² |
| 100 Gal | 1 m/s² |
| 500 Gal | 5 m/s² |
| 1,000 Gal | 10 m/s² |
About the gal
The gal (Gal) is a unit of acceleration. One gal equals 0.01 meter per second squared (base unit) in this calculator.
All gal conversionsAbout the meter per second squared
The meter per second squared (m/s²) is a unit of acceleration. One meter per second squared equals 1 meter per second squared (base unit) in this calculator.
All meter per second squared conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 Gal in m/s²?
One gal equals 0.01 m/s². Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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