Galileo to Femtometer per Square Second Conversion

Convert between Galileo and Femtometer per Square Second quickly and accurately.

From Galileo

Gal

To Femtometer per Square Second

fm/s²

How to Convert Galileo to Femtometer per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 Gal = 1E+13 fm/s²

1 fm/s² = 1E-13 Gal

Example

Convert 15 Gal to fm/s²:

15 Gal = 15 × 1E+13 fm/s² = 1E+14 fm/s²

Unit Information

Learn about the acceleration units you're converting between

Galileo

Gal

Definition

The galileo (Gal) is a unit of acceleration equal to one centimeter per square second. It is an alternative name for the gal, commonly used in geophysics and geology for measuring gravitational acceleration.

History/Origin

Named after Galileo Galilei, the galileo was introduced as an alternative name for the gal in the 19th century for measuring gravitational acceleration in geophysical applications.

Current Use

Used in geophysics, geology, and seismology for measuring gravitational acceleration, seismic activity, and other small accelerations in Earth sciences.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset

Femtometer per Square Second

fm/s²

Definition

The femtometer per square second (fm/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in femtometers. It is equal to one-quadrillionth of a meter per square second.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

Used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and advanced scientific research where femtometer-scale accelerations need to be measured with extreme precision.

Multiplier

1E-15

Offset