Acceleration Converter
Acceleration Converter
Convert values between m/s², Standard Gravity (g), ft/s², and more.
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What is Acceleration?
In physics, acceleration is defined as the rate at which an object changes its velocity. An object is accelerating if it is changing its speed or its direction. The standard International System (SI) unit for acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).
What is Standard Gravity (g)?
Standard gravity, usually denoted by g, is the nominal gravitational acceleration of an object in a vacuum near the surface of the Earth. It is defined by standard as exactly 9.80665 m/s². You will often hear “G-force” mentioned in aviation and aerospace, which relates directly to this measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between velocity and acceleration?
Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction (e.g., driving 60 miles per hour North). Acceleration is the rate at which that velocity changes over time (e.g., speeding up from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5 seconds).
What is a Galileo (Gal)?
The gal (symbol: Gal), sometimes called a Galileo, is a unit of acceleration used extensively in the science of gravimetry. It is defined as exactly 1 centimeter per second squared (1 cm/s²).