Acceleration Converter
Convert acceleration between meters per second squared, feet per second squared, standard gravity (g), and more. Calculates in your browser.
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About acceleration conversions
Enter a value and choose the units to convert between. Each acceleration unit is defined against a single base unit, so any pair lines up consistently, the table shows your value in every acceleration unit at once.
What this does
An acceleration converter changes a rate-of-change-of-speed value between units, meters per second squared, centimeters per second squared (Gal), feet per second squared, standard gravity (g), and per-second changes in km/h or mph.
How to use it
- Enter a value and pick its unit.
- Choose the unit to convert to.
- Read the converted result instantly.
- Swap the units to reverse the conversion.
How it works
Each value is converted to meters per second squared (the SI unit) first, then to the target unit. Standard gravity g is the acceleration a free-falling object gains near Earth’s surface, exactly 9.80665 m/s².
1 g = 9.80665 m/s²
Understanding your result
Expressing an acceleration in g’s makes it intuitive: 1 g is the pull you feel standing still, so a 2 g acceleration is twice your body weight pushing back. The Gal (cm/s²) is common in seismology and gravimetry, while m/s² is the everyday physics unit.
Example
One g is about 9.81 m/s², which is roughly 32.2 ft/s².
Sources & methodology
Last updated .
Frequently asked questions
What is standard gravity (g)?
It is the acceleration of a free-falling object near Earth’s surface, defined as exactly 9.80665 m/s². Accelerations are often quoted as multiples of g.
How many ft/s² are in 1 m/s²?
One meter per second squared is about 3.281 feet per second squared.
Is my data stored?
No. Everything is calculated locally in your browser.
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