Gal to Centimetres per second squared
Convert gal to centimetres per second squared (Gal to cm/s²). 1 Gal = 1 cm/s². Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert gal to centimetres per second squared
Multiply the amount in gal by 1 to get centimetres per second squared. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
cm/s² = Gal × 1Worked example
1 Gal = 1 cm/s². Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Uses metres per second squared. Standard gravity gₙ is exactly 9.80665 m/s²; local gravitational acceleration may differ. A Gal is 1 cm/s². Negative values preserve a chosen direction. Values are rounded to 12 significant figures for display.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Gal to Centimetres per second squared table
| Gal (Gal) | Centimetres per second squared (cm/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 100 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 1,000 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for gal to centimetres per second squared?
cm/s² = Gal × 1. Multiply the amount in gal by 1 to get centimetres per second squared. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to gal?
Use the centimetres per second squared to gal calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the acceleration converter to browse all supported pairs.