Acceleration of Gravity to Gal Conversion
Convert between Acceleration of Gravity and Gal quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Acceleration of Gravity to Gal
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 g to Gal:
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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
Gal
Gal
Definition
The gal (Gal) is a unit of acceleration equal to one centimeter per square second. It is commonly used in geophysics and geology for measuring gravitational acceleration and seismic activity.
History/Origin
Named after Galileo Galilei, the gal was introduced in the 19th century for measuring gravitational acceleration. It is widely used in geophysics and geology for measuring small accelerations.
Current Use
Widely used in geophysics, geology, and seismology for measuring gravitational acceleration, seismic activity, and other small accelerations in Earth sciences.
Multiplier
0.01
Offset
0
Acceleration of Gravity to Gal Conversion Table
| Acceleration of Gravity [g] | Gal [Gal] |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 980.665 Gal |
| 10 g | 9806.65 Gal |
| 25 g | 24516.625 Gal |
| 50 g | 49033.25 Gal |
| 100 g | 98066.5 Gal |
| 0 g | 0E+0 Gal |
| -10 g | -9806.65 Gal |
| -40 g | -39226.6 Gal |
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