Centimeter per Square Second to Gal Conversion

Convert between Centimeter per Square Second and Gal quickly and accurately.

cm/s²
Gal

How to Convert Centimeter per Square Second to Gal

Conversion Formula

1 cm/s² = 1 Gal
1 Gal = 1 cm/s²

Example

Convert 15 cm/s² to Gal:

15 cm/s² = 15 × 1 Gal = 15 Gal

Unit Information

Learn about the acceleration units you're converting between

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

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

Centimeter per Square Second to Gal Conversion Table

Centimeter per Square Second [cm/s²] Gal [Gal]
1 cm/s² 1 Gal
10 cm/s² 10 Gal
25 cm/s² 25 Gal
50 cm/s² 50 Gal
100 cm/s² 100 Gal
0 cm/s² 0E+0 Gal
-10 cm/s² -10 Gal
-40 cm/s² -40 Gal