Gal to Picometer per Square Second Conversion

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

From Gal

Gal

To Picometer per Square Second

pm/s²

How to Convert Gal to Picometer per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 Gal = 10000000000 pm/s²

1 pm/s² = 1E-10 Gal

Example

Convert 15 Gal to pm/s²:

15 Gal = 15 × 10000000000 pm/s² = 150000000000 pm/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

Picometer per Square Second

pm/s²

Definition

The picometer per square second (pm/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in picometers. It is equal to one-trillionth of a meter per square second.

History/Origin

Derived from the picometer, a metric unit of length equal to one-trillionth of a meter, and the second. It is used for measuring extremely small accelerations in atomic and subatomic applications.

Current Use

Used in atomic physics, quantum mechanics, and advanced scientific research where picometer-scale accelerations need to be measured with extreme precision.

Multiplier

1E-12

Offset