Galileo to Mile per Square Second Conversion

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

From Galileo

Gal

To Mile per Square Second

mi/s²

How to Convert Galileo to Mile per Square Second

Conversion Formula

1 Gal = 0 mi/s²

1 mi/s² = 160934.4 Gal

Example

Convert 15 Gal to mi/s²:

15 Gal = 15 × 0 mi/s² = 0 mi/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

Mile per Square Second

mi/s²

Definition

The mile per square second (mi/s²) is a unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time in miles. It is equal to 1609.344 meters per square second.

History/Origin

Derived from the mile, an imperial unit of length, and the second. It is used for measuring very large accelerations in imperial system applications, particularly in aerospace and high-speed vehicle analysis.

Current Use

Used in aerospace engineering, high-speed vehicle analysis, and other applications where very large accelerations are measured using imperial units.

Multiplier

1609.344

Offset