Gal To Inch Per Second Squared (Gal To In/S²) Converter

The Gal To Inch Per Second Squared (Gal To In/S²) Converter is a handy tool designed to help you easily convert acceleration measurements from Gal units to inches per second squared. This is useful in fields like physics, engineering, and mechanics where precise acceleration data is needed.

The Gal, also known as the galileo, is a unit of acceleration named after Galileo Galilei. One Gal is defined as exactly 1 centimeter per second squared (cm/s²). It is commonly used in geophysics and gravity measurements. The formula for the Gal is:

1 Gal = 1 cm/s²

In contrast, inches per second squared (in/s²) is a unit of acceleration used primarily in the United States customary system. It measures how many inches an object accelerates per second, squared. To convert from Gal to in/s², you need to know the relationship between centimeters and inches. Since 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters, the conversion formula is:

Acceleration in in/s² = Acceleration in Gal × (2.54 cm / 1 inch)

Using this, the conversion factor from Gal to in/s² is approximately 0.3937. So, to convert a value from Gal to inches per second squared, multiply the number of Gals by 0.3937. This tool automates that calculation, making it quick and easy for you to switch between these units without manual math.