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Kilometer per square second to Gal Converter
Use this page to convert kilometer per square second values into gal, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 km/s2 = 100,000 Gal
1 Gal = 0.00001 km/s2
Example: 9.80665 km/s2 = 980,665 Gal
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Kilometer per square second
A kilometer per square second equals 1,000 meters per square second.
History: It follows from the kilometer as a metric distance unit.
Current use: Kilometers per square second are used for very large acceleration comparisons.
Also written as km/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.
Kilometer per square second to Gal table
| Kilometer per square second [km/s2] | Gal [Gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 km/s2 | 1,000 Gal |
| 0.1 km/s2 | 10,000 Gal |
| 1 km/s2 | 100,000 Gal |
| 2 km/s2 | 200,000 Gal |
| 5 km/s2 | 500,000 Gal |
| 10 km/s2 | 1,000,000 Gal |
| 20 km/s2 | 2,000,000 Gal |
| 50 km/s2 | 5,000,000 Gal |
| 100 km/s2 | 10,000,000 Gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Gal (Gal) are in one Kilometer per square second (km/s2)?
One Kilometer per square second equals 100,000 Gal.
How do you convert Kilometer per square second to Gal?
Multiply the Kilometer per square second value by 100,000 to get the result in Gal.
How do you convert Gal back to Kilometer per square second?
Multiply the Gal value by 0.00001 to get back to Kilometer per square second.
What is 9.80665 Kilometer per square second in Gal?
9.80665 Kilometer per square second equals 980,665 Gal.