Galileo to Kilometer per Square Second Conversion

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

From Galileo

Gal

To Kilometer per Square Second

km/s²

How to Convert Galileo 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

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

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