Gal to Nanometer per Square Second Conversion

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

From Gal

Gal

To Nanometer per Square Second

nm/s²

How to Convert Gal to Nanometer per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 Gal = 10000000 nm/s²

1 nm/s² = 1E-7 Gal

Example

Convert 15 Gal to nm/s²:

15 Gal = 15 × 10000000 nm/s² = 150000000 nm/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

Nanometer per Square Second

nm/s²

Definition

The nanometer per square second (nm/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in nanometers. It is equal to one-billionth of a meter per square second.

History/Origin

Derived from the nanometer, a metric unit of length equal to one-billionth of a meter, and the second. It is used for measuring extremely small accelerations in nano-scale applications.

Current Use

Used in nanotechnology, molecular physics, and advanced scientific research where nano-scale accelerations need to be measured with extreme precision.

Multiplier

1E-9

Offset