Acceleration
m/s² to Gal Converter
1 m/s² = 100 Gal. Enter any value and the result updates instantly.
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Accuracy and rounding
Use acceleration units for change in speed over time. Standard gravity g is an acceleration, not a mass unit.
Acceleration factors use the SI meter and second. Standard gravity is exactly 9.80665 m/s² by convention.
For vehicle figures, two decimals are usually readable. For sensors or engineering, follow the instrument resolution in Gal.
How to convert m/s² to Gal
- Type the m/s² value in the calculator.
- Keep m/s² selected as the from unit and Gal selected as the to unit.
- Use the instant result, or copy it with the copy button.
m/s² to Gal chart
| m/s² | Gal |
|---|---|
| 1 m/s² | 100 Gal |
| 2 m/s² | 200 Gal |
| 5 m/s² | 500 Gal |
| 10 m/s² | 1,000 Gal |
| 25 m/s² | 2,500 Gal |
| 50 m/s² | 5,000 Gal |
| 100 m/s² | 10,000 Gal |
Formula
Gal = m/s² x 100
Example: 1 m/s² = 100 Gal.
Source
Acceleration factors from NIST conversion tables, including standard gravity at exactly 9.80665 m/s².
Common questions
How do I convert m/s² to Gal?
Enter the m/s² value in the converter, or multiply by the factor shown in the formula. 1 m/s² = 100 Gal.
What should I watch out for?
The symbol g here means standard gravitational acceleration, not grams.
Where does this acceleration conversion come from?
Acceleration factors from NIST conversion tables, including standard gravity at exactly 9.80665 m/s². ConverterBase uses stable definitions and fixed conversion factors, not live or rounded market data.