Meter per Square Second to Gal Conversion

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

m/s²
Gal

How to Convert Meter per Square Second to Gal

Conversion Formula

1 m/s² = 100 Gal
1 Gal = 0.01 m/s²

Example

Convert 15 m/s² to Gal:

15 m/s² = 15 × 100 Gal = 1500 Gal

Unit Information

Learn about the acceleration units you're converting between

Meter per Square Second

m/s²

Definition

The meter per square second (m/s²) is the SI base unit of acceleration, representing the rate of change of velocity per unit time. It measures how quickly an object's velocity changes over time.

History/Origin

Derived from the meter, the SI unit of length, and the second, the SI unit of time. It became the standard unit for acceleration in the International System of Units and is fundamental in physics and engineering.

Current Use

Widely used in physics, engineering, and mechanics to specify acceleration in scientific calculations, vehicle performance analysis, and motion studies.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Gal

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

0

Meter per Square Second to Gal Conversion Table

Meter per Square Second [m/s²] Gal [Gal]
1 m/s² 100 Gal
10 m/s² 1000 Gal
25 m/s² 2500 Gal
50 m/s² 5000 Gal
100 m/s² 10000 Gal
0 m/s² 0E+0 Gal
-10 m/s² -1000 Gal
-40 m/s² -4000 Gal