Galileo to Picometer per Square Second Conversion

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

From Galileo

Gal

To Picometer per Square Second

pm/s²

How to Convert Galileo 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

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

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