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Foot per square second to Gal Converter
Use this page to convert foot per square second values into gal, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ft/s2 = 30.48 Gal
1 Gal = 0.0328083989501312 ft/s2
Example: 9.80665 ft/s2 = 298.906692 Gal
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Foot per square second
A foot per square second equals 0.3048 meters per square second.
History: It follows from the internationally standardized foot.
Current use: Feet per square second are used in US customary engineering, physics examples, and motion calculations.
Also written as ft/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.
Foot per square second to Gal table
| Foot per square second [ft/s2] | Gal [Gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft/s2 | 0.3048 Gal |
| 0.1 ft/s2 | 3.048 Gal |
| 1 ft/s2 | 30.48 Gal |
| 2 ft/s2 | 60.96 Gal |
| 5 ft/s2 | 152.4 Gal |
| 10 ft/s2 | 304.8 Gal |
| 20 ft/s2 | 609.6 Gal |
| 50 ft/s2 | 1,524 Gal |
| 100 ft/s2 | 3,048 Gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Gal (Gal) are in one Foot per square second (ft/s2)?
One Foot per square second equals 30.48 Gal.
How do you convert Foot per square second to Gal?
Multiply the Foot per square second value by 30.48 to get the result in Gal.
How do you convert Gal back to Foot per square second?
Multiply the Gal value by 0.0328083989501312 to get back to Foot per square second.
What is 9.80665 Foot per square second in Gal?
9.80665 Foot per square second equals 298.906692 Gal.