Formula
Gal to in/s² conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 Gal = 0.7874015748 in/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Acceleration conversion
1 gal (Gal) equals 0.393700787402 inch per second squared (in/s²). Enter any value below to convert from Gal to in/s².
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1 Gal = 0.3937007874 in/s²
| 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 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 Gal = 0.7874015748 in/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Quick reference
| Gal (Gal) | Inch per second squared (in/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0039370079 |
| 0.1 | 0.0393700787 |
| 1 | 0.3937007874 |
| 2 | 0.7874015748 |
| 5 | 1.968503937 |
| 10 | 3.937007874 |
| 25 | 9.842519685 |
| 50 | 19.6850393701 |
| 100 | 39.3700787402 |
| 1,000 | 393.7007874016 |
From unit
One centimeter per second squared.
Symbol: Gal
To unit
One inch per second of velocity change each second.
Symbol: in/s²
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Use the formula in/s² = Gal x 0.393700787402. 1 gal (Gal) equals 0.393700787402 inch per second squared (in/s²).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.