Gal to Attometer per Square Second Conversion

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

From Gal

Gal

To Attometer per Square Second

am/s²

How to Convert Gal to Attometer per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 Gal = 1E+16 am/s²

1 am/s² = 1E-16 Gal

Example

Convert 15 Gal to am/s²:

15 Gal = 15 × 1E+16 am/s² = 1E+17 am/s²

Unit Information

Learn about the acceleration units you're converting between

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

Attometer per Square Second

am/s²

Definition

The attometer per square second (am/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in attometers. It is equal to one-quintillionth of a meter per square second.

History/Origin

Derived from the attometer, a metric unit of length equal to one-quintillionth of a meter, and the second. It is used for measuring extremely small accelerations in theoretical physics applications.

Current Use

Used in theoretical physics, quantum field theory, and advanced scientific research where attometer-scale accelerations need to be measured with extreme precision.

Multiplier

1E-18

Offset