Formula
in/s² to m/s² conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
m/s² = in/s² x 0.0254
Worked example
2 in/s² = 0.0508 m/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Acceleration conversion
Convert Inch per second squared to Meter per second squared
1 inch per second squared (in/s²) equals 0.0254 meter per second squared (m/s²). Enter any value below to convert from in/s² to m/s².
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1 in/s² = 0.0254 m/s²
All Acceleration units
From 1 in/s²| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second squared m/s² | 0.0254 |
| Foot per second squared ft/s² | 0.0833333333 |
| Inch per second squared in/s² | 1 |
| Standard gravity g₀ | 0.0025900792 |
| Gal Gal | 2.54 |
| Milligal mGal | 2,540 |
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Inch per second squared to Meter per second squared table
| Inch per second squared (in/s²) | Meter per second squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000254 |
| 0.1 | 0.00254 |
| 1 | 0.0254 |
| 2 | 0.0508 |
| 5 | 0.127 |
| 10 | 0.254 |
| 25 | 0.635 |
| 50 | 1.27 |
| 100 | 2.54 |
| 1,000 | 25.4 |
From unit
About the inch per second squared
One inch per second of velocity change each second.
Symbol: in/s²
To unit
About the meter per second squared
The coherent SI acceleration unit.
Symbol: m/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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in/s² to m/s² FAQ
How do you convert inch per second squared to meter per second squared?
Use the formula m/s² = in/s² x 0.0254. 1 inch per second squared (in/s²) equals 0.0254 meter per second squared (m/s²).
Is the in/s² to m/s² conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.