Acceleration of Gravity to Centimeter per Square Second Conversion

Convert between Acceleration of Gravity and Centimeter per Square Second quickly and accurately.

g
cm/s²

How to Convert Acceleration of Gravity to Centimeter per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 g = 980.665 cm/s²
1 cm/s² = 0.001 g

Example

Convert 15 g to cm/s²:

15 g = 15 × 980.665 cm/s² = 14709.975 cm/s²

Unit Information

Learn about the acceleration units you're converting between

Acceleration of Gravity

g

Definition

The acceleration of gravity (g) is a unit of acceleration equal to the standard gravitational acceleration on Earth's surface. It is approximately 9.80665 meters per square second.

History/Origin

The acceleration of gravity was standardized in the 20th century as 9.80665 m/s² for the standard gravitational acceleration on Earth's surface. It is widely used in physics and engineering.

Current Use

Widely used in physics, engineering, and mechanics for measuring accelerations relative to Earth's gravity, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and mechanical applications.

Multiplier

9.807

Offset

0

Centimeter per Square Second

cm/s²

Definition

The centimeter per square second (cm/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in centimeters. It is equal to one-hundredth of a meter per square second.

History/Origin

Derived from the centimeter, a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter, and the second. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering applications for measuring small accelerations.

Current Use

Widely used in physics, engineering, and mechanics for measuring small accelerations, particularly in laboratory experiments, educational demonstrations, and precision measurements.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

0

Acceleration of Gravity to Centimeter per Square Second Conversion Table

Acceleration of Gravity [g] Centimeter per Square Second [cm/s²]
1 g 980.665 cm/s²
10 g 9806.65 cm/s²
25 g 24516.625 cm/s²
50 g 49033.25 cm/s²
100 g 98066.5 cm/s²
0 g 0E+0 cm/s²
-10 g -9806.65 cm/s²
-40 g -39226.6 cm/s²