Convert Gal (Galileo) (Gal) to Meters per Second Squared (m/s²)
How many Meters per Second Squared are in a single Gal? The answer is 0.01 — and the calculator below handles any value you throw at it.
Formula
1 Gal = 0.01 m/s²
To convert Gal to m/s², divide the value by 100.
Conversion Table
| Gal (Galileo) (Gal) | Meters per Second Squared (m/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Gal | 0.0001 m/s² |
| 0.1 Gal | 0.001 m/s² |
| 0.5 Gal | 0.005 m/s² |
| 1 Gal | 0.01 m/s² |
| 2 Gal | 0.02 m/s² |
| 3 Gal | 0.03 m/s² |
| 5 Gal | 0.05 m/s² |
| 10 Gal | 0.1 m/s² |
| 15 Gal | 0.15 m/s² |
| 20 Gal | 0.2 m/s² |
| 25 Gal | 0.25 m/s² |
| 50 Gal | 0.5 m/s² |
| 100 Gal | 1 m/s² |
| 250 Gal | 2.5 m/s² |
| 500 Gal | 5 m/s² |
| 1000 Gal | 10 m/s² |
| 2500 Gal | 25 m/s² |
| 5000 Gal | 50 m/s² |
| 10000 Gal | 100 m/s² |
| 50000 Gal | 500 m/s² |
Common Gal to m/s² Examples
- 1 Gal = 0.01 m/s²
- 5 Gal = 0.05 m/s²
- 10 Gal = 0.1 m/s²
- 25 Gal = 0.25 m/s²
- 50 Gal = 0.5 m/s²
- 100 Gal = 1 m/s²
- 500 Gal = 5 m/s²
- 1000 Gal = 10 m/s²
About the units
Gal (Galileo) (Gal) — The Gal (1 cm/s²) honours Galileo and is the working unit of gravimetry: geophysicists map the Earth’s gravity field in milligals, where ore bodies and magma chambers show up as anomalies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the unit m/s² come from?
Meters per Second Squared is a Acceleration unit with its own historical and regional roots, now defined in relation to internationally agreed reference standards.
Where does the unit Gal come from?
The Gal (1 cm/s²) honours Galileo and is the working unit of gravimetry: geophysicists map the Earth’s gravity field in milligals, where ore bodies and magma chambers show up as anomalies.
Can I convert m/s² back to Gal?
Yes. Simply invert the ratio: divide the m/s² value by 0.01 to get the equivalent in Gal.
How many decimal places should I keep when converting Gal to m/s²?
For everyday use, 2 to 4 decimal places are enough. Scientific or engineering work may require 6 or more.
Why are there different units for Acceleration?
Different regions and industries developed their own Acceleration standards over time. International trade and science later required conversion tools to bridge them.
What is the difference between Gal and m/s²?
Both measure Acceleration, but they belong to different unit systems or scales, which is why a conversion factor is needed between them.