Formula
Gal to m/s² conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
m/s² = Gal x 0.01
Worked example
2 Gal = 0.02 m/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
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Convert Gal to Meter per second squared
1 gal (Gal) equals 0.01 meter per second squared (m/s²). Enter any value below to convert from Gal to m/s².
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1 Gal = 0.01 m/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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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 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
From unit
About the gal
One centimeter per second squared.
Symbol: Gal
To unit
About the meter per second squared
The coherent SI acceleration unit.
Symbol: m/s²
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Gal to m/s² FAQ
How do you convert gal to meter per second squared?
Use the formula m/s² = Gal x 0.01. 1 gal (Gal) equals 0.01 meter per second squared (m/s²).
Is the Gal to m/s² conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.