Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Dedicated unit pair
Gal to Centimetres per second squared
Convert Gal to cm/s² instantly, then review the formula, assumptions, and rounding guidance.
Speed & accelerationInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.01 ÷ 0.01. 1 Gal = 1 cm/s²
Common examples
One value, several units
Metres per second squared0.01 m/s²
Centimetres per second squared1 cm/s²
Feet per second squared0.0328 ft/s²
Standard gravity0.001 g₀
Conversion table
| Gal | cm/s² |
|---|---|
| 1 Gal | 1 cm/s² |
| 2 Gal | 2 cm/s² |
| 5 Gal | 5 cm/s² |
| 10 Gal | 10 cm/s² |
| 25 Gal | 25 cm/s² |
| 50 Gal | 50 cm/s² |
| 100 Gal | 100 cm/s² |
Conversion chart
1 Gal1 cm/s²
5 Gal5 cm/s²
10 Gal10 cm/s²
25 Gal25 cm/s²
50 Gal50 cm/s²
Worked example
Standard gravity is exactly 9.80665 m/s².
Unit definition
Gal (Gal) One gal equals 0.01 metre per second squared.
Unit history
Gal is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert Gal to metre per second squared.
3. Convert the base value to cm/s² and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Gal to Centimetres per second squared converts a value measured in Gal (Gal) into the equivalent value in Centimetres per second squared (cm/s²). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 0.01 ÷ 0.01
Assumptions
- Gal and Centimetres per second squared represent the same acceleration quantity.
- The input is expressed in Gal; the output is expressed in cm/s².
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 Gal = 1 cm/s². For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a Gal measurement in a document that expects cm/s².
- Compare a gal value with a value reported in centimetres per second squared.
- Check the Gal-to-cm/s² arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mach varies with the local speed of sound; this tool uses the representative condition stated beside the converter.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Gal to Centimetres per second squared?
result = input × 0.01 ÷ 0.01 Using the displayed relationship, 1 Gal equals 1 cm/s².
How many Centimetres per second squared are in one Gal?
One Gal is 1 Centimetres per second squared. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the Gal to cm/s² conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts cm/s² back to Gal.
Is the Gal to Centimetres per second squared result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.