Acceleration conversion

Convert Gal to Inch per second squared

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

All Acceleration units

From 1 Gal
UnitValue
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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Formula

Gal to in/s² conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

in/s² = Gal x 0.393700787402

Worked example

2 Gal = 0.7874015748 in/s².

Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.

Quick reference

Gal to Inch per second squared table

Gal (Gal)Inch per second squared (in/s²)
0.010.0039370079
0.10.0393700787
10.3937007874
20.7874015748
51.968503937
103.937007874
259.842519685
5019.6850393701
10039.3700787402
1,000393.7007874016

From unit

About the gal

One centimeter per second squared.

Symbol: Gal

To unit

About the inch per second squared

One inch per second of velocity change each second.

Symbol: in/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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Questions

Gal to in/s² FAQ

How do you convert gal to inch per second squared?

Use the formula in/s² = Gal x 0.393700787402. 1 gal (Gal) equals 0.393700787402 inch per second squared (in/s²).

Is the Gal to in/s² conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.