Acceleration of Gravity to Meter per Square Second Conversion

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

g
m/s²

How to Convert Acceleration of Gravity to Meter per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 g = 9.807 m/s²
1 m/s² = 0.102 g

Example

Convert 15 g to m/s²:

15 g = 15 × 9.807 m/s² = 147.1 m/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

Meter per Square Second

m/s²

Definition

The meter per square second (m/s²) is the SI base unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time. It measures how quickly an object's velocity changes over time.

History/Origin

Derived from the meter, the SI unit of length, and the second, the SI unit of time. It became the standard unit for acceleration in the International System of Units and is fundamental in physics and engineering.

Current Use

Widely used in physics, engineering, and mechanics to specify acceleration in scientific calculations, vehicle performance analysis, and motion studies.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Acceleration of Gravity to Meter per Square Second Conversion Table

Acceleration of Gravity [g] Meter per Square Second [m/s²]
1 g 9.80665 m/s²
10 g 98.0665 m/s²
25 g 245.16625 m/s²
50 g 490.3325 m/s²
100 g 980.665 m/s²
0 g 0E+0 m/s²
-10 g -98.0665 m/s²
-40 g -392.266 m/s²