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Gal to Centimeter per square second Converter
Use this page to convert gal values into centimeter per square second, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 Gal = 1 cm/s2
1 cm/s2 = 1 Gal
Example: 9.80665 Gal = 9.80665 cm/s2
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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
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 to Centimeter per square second table
| Gal [Gal] | Centimeter per square second [cm/s2] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Gal | 0.01 cm/s2 |
| 0.1 Gal | 0.1 cm/s2 |
| 1 Gal | 1 cm/s2 |
| 2 Gal | 2 cm/s2 |
| 5 Gal | 5 cm/s2 |
| 10 Gal | 10 cm/s2 |
| 20 Gal | 20 cm/s2 |
| 50 Gal | 50 cm/s2 |
| 100 Gal | 100 cm/s2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeter per square second (cm/s2) are in one Gal (Gal)?
One Gal equals 1 Centimeter per square second.
How do you convert Gal to Centimeter per square second?
Multiply the Gal value by 1 to get the result in Centimeter per square second.
How do you convert Centimeter per square second back to Gal?
Multiply the Centimeter per square second value by 1 to get back to Gal.
What is 9.80665 Gal in Centimeter per square second?
9.80665 Gal equals 9.80665 Centimeter per square second.