Formula
Gal to ft/s² conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
ft/s² = Gal x 0.03280839895
Worked example
2 Gal = 0.0656167979 ft/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Acceleration conversion
Convert Gal to Foot per second squared
1 gal (Gal) equals 0.03280839895 foot per second squared (ft/s²). Enter any value below to convert from Gal to ft/s².
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1 Gal = 0.032808399 ft/s²
All Acceleration units
From 1 Gal| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second squared m/s² | 0.01 |
| Foot per second squared ft/s² | 0.032808399 |
| Inch per second squared in/s² | 0.3937007874 |
| Standard gravity g₀ | 0.0010197162 |
| Gal Gal | 1 |
| Milligal mGal | 1,000 |
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Quick reference
Gal to Foot per second squared table
| Gal (Gal) | Foot per second squared (ft/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000328084 |
| 0.1 | 0.0032808399 |
| 1 | 0.032808399 |
| 2 | 0.0656167979 |
| 5 | 0.1640419948 |
| 10 | 0.3280839895 |
| 25 | 0.8202099738 |
| 50 | 1.6404199475 |
| 100 | 3.280839895 |
| 1,000 | 32.8083989501 |
From unit
About the gal
One centimeter per second squared.
Symbol: Gal
To unit
About the foot per second squared
One foot per second of velocity change each second.
Symbol: ft/s²
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Acceleration units. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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Gal to ft/s² FAQ
How do you convert gal to foot per second squared?
Use the formula ft/s² = Gal x 0.03280839895. 1 gal (Gal) equals 0.03280839895 foot per second squared (ft/s²).
Is the Gal to ft/s² conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.