Gal to Hectometer per Square Second Conversion

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

From Gal

Gal

To Hectometer per Square Second

hm/s²

How to Convert Gal to Hectometer per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 Gal = 0 hm/s²

1 hm/s² = 10000 Gal

Example

Convert 15 Gal to hm/s²:

15 Gal = 15 × 0 hm/s² = 0.002 hm/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

Hectometer per Square Second

hm/s²

Definition

The hectometer per square second (hm/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in hectometers. It is equal to one hundred meters per square second.

History/Origin

Derived from the hectometer, a metric unit of length equal to one hundred meters, and the second. It provides a convenient scale for measuring large accelerations in scientific and engineering applications.

Current Use

Used in scientific research and engineering for measuring very large accelerations, particularly in high-energy physics experiments and astronomical calculations.

Multiplier

100

Offset