Formula
m/s² to Gal conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 m/s² = 200 Gal.
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Acceleration conversion
1 meter per second squared (m/s²) equals 100 gal (Gal). Enter any value below to convert from m/s² to Gal.
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1 m/s² = 100 Gal
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second squared m/s² | 1 |
| Foot per second squared ft/s² | 3.280839895 |
| Inch per second squared in/s² | 39.3700787402 |
| Standard gravity g₀ | 0.1019716213 |
| Gal Gal | 100 |
| Milligal mGal | 100,000 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 m/s² = 200 Gal.
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Quick reference
| Meter per second squared (m/s²) | Gal (Gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
From unit
The coherent SI acceleration unit.
Symbol: m/s²
To unit
One centimeter per second squared.
Symbol: Gal
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Use the formula Gal = m/s² x 100. 1 meter per second squared (m/s²) equals 100 gal (Gal).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.