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Meter per square second to Gal Converter
Use this page to convert meter per square second values into gal, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 m/s2 = 100 Gal
1 Gal = 0.01 m/s2
Example: 9.80665 m/s2 = 980.665 Gal
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Meter per square second
A meter per square second is the acceleration that changes velocity by one meter per second each second.
History: It follows directly from SI length and time units.
Current use: Meters per square second are used in physics, engineering, dynamics, and motion analysis.
Also written as m/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.
Meter per square second to Gal table
| Meter per square second [m/s2] | Gal [Gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m/s2 | 1 Gal |
| 0.1 m/s2 | 10 Gal |
| 1 m/s2 | 100 Gal |
| 2 m/s2 | 200 Gal |
| 5 m/s2 | 500 Gal |
| 10 m/s2 | 1,000 Gal |
| 20 m/s2 | 2,000 Gal |
| 50 m/s2 | 5,000 Gal |
| 100 m/s2 | 10,000 Gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Gal (Gal) are in one Meter per square second (m/s2)?
One Meter per square second equals 100 Gal.
How do you convert Meter per square second to Gal?
Multiply the Meter per square second value by 100 to get the result in Gal.
How do you convert Gal back to Meter per square second?
Multiply the Gal value by 0.01 to get back to Meter per square second.
What is 9.80665 Meter per square second in Gal?
9.80665 Meter per square second equals 980.665 Gal.