Formula
mGal to m/s² conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
Worked example
2 mGal = 0.00002 m/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Acceleration conversion
1 milligal (mGal) equals 0.00001 meter per second squared (m/s²). Enter any value below to convert from mGal to m/s².
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1 mGal = 0.00001 m/s²
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter per second squared m/s² | 0.00001 |
| Foot per second squared ft/s² | 0.0000328084 |
| Inch per second squared in/s² | 0.0003937008 |
| Standard gravity g₀ | 0.0000010197 |
| Gal Gal | 0.001 |
| Milligal mGal | 1 |
Formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
2 mGal = 0.00002 m/s².
Standard gravity is exact by convention; actual gravity varies by location and altitude.
Quick reference
| Milligal (mGal) | Meter per second squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000001 |
| 0.1 | 0.000001 |
| 1 | 0.00001 |
| 2 | 0.00002 |
| 5 | 0.00005 |
| 10 | 0.0001 |
| 25 | 0.00025 |
| 50 | 0.0005 |
| 100 | 0.001 |
| 1,000 | 0.01 |
From unit
One thousandth of a gal.
Symbol: mGal
To unit
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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Use the formula m/s² = mGal x 0.00001. 1 milligal (mGal) equals 0.00001 meter per second squared (m/s²).
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.