Gal to Kilometer per Square Second Conversion

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

From Gal

Gal

To Kilometer per Square Second

km/s²

How to Convert Gal to Kilometer per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 Gal = 0 km/s²

1 km/s² = 100000 Gal

Example

Convert 15 Gal to km/s²:

15 Gal = 15 × 0 km/s² = 0 km/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

Kilometer per Square Second

km/s²

Definition

The kilometer per square second (km/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in kilometers. It is equal to one thousand meters per square second.

History/Origin

Derived from the kilometer, a metric unit of length equal to one thousand meters, and the second. It is used for measuring very large accelerations in astronomical and high-energy physics applications.

Current Use

Used in astronomy for describing the acceleration of celestial objects, in high-energy physics for particle accelerations, and in aerospace engineering for extreme acceleration scenarios.

Multiplier

1000

Offset