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Centimeter per square second to Gal Converter
Use this page to convert centimeter per square second values into gal, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cm/s2 = 1 Gal
1 Gal = 1 cm/s2
Example: 9.80665 cm/s2 = 9.80665 Gal
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Centimeter per square second
A centimeter per square second equals 0.01 meters per square second.
History: It follows from centimeter-based metric measurement.
Current use: Centimeters per square second appear in physics examples and CGS-adjacent contexts.
Also written as cm/s2.
Gal
A gal equals 0.01 meters per square second.
History: The gal is named after Galileo Galilei and is used in gravimetry.
Current use: Gals are used in geophysics, gravity measurements, and seismology.
Also written as Gal.
Centimeter per square second to Gal table
| Centimeter per square second [cm/s2] | Gal [Gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm/s2 | 0.01 Gal |
| 0.1 cm/s2 | 0.1 Gal |
| 1 cm/s2 | 1 Gal |
| 2 cm/s2 | 2 Gal |
| 5 cm/s2 | 5 Gal |
| 10 cm/s2 | 10 Gal |
| 20 cm/s2 | 20 Gal |
| 50 cm/s2 | 50 Gal |
| 100 cm/s2 | 100 Gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Gal (Gal) are in one Centimeter per square second (cm/s2)?
One Centimeter per square second equals 1 Gal.
How do you convert Centimeter per square second to Gal?
Multiply the Centimeter per square second value by 1 to get the result in Gal.
How do you convert Gal back to Centimeter per square second?
Multiply the Gal value by 1 to get back to Centimeter per square second.
What is 9.80665 Centimeter per square second in Gal?
9.80665 Centimeter per square second equals 9.80665 Gal.