Gals to Feet per Second Squared Converter
Enter the acceleration in gals below to convert it to feet per second squared.
Convert Gals to Feet per Second Squared
Enter a value in gals (Gal) to convert to feet per second squared (ft/s²).
Gal to Foot per Second Squared Conversion Table
Table showing various gal measurements converted to feet per second squared. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Gals (Gal) | Feet per Second Squared (ft/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gal | 0.0328084 ft/s² |
| 2 Gal | 0.0656168 ft/s² |
| 2.5 Gal | 0.082021 ft/s² |
| 5 Gal | 0.164042 ft/s² |
| 10 Gal | 0.328084 ft/s² |
| 15 Gal | 0.492126 ft/s² |
| 20 Gal | 0.656168 ft/s² |
| 25 Gal | 0.82021 ft/s² |
| 30 Gal | 0.984252 ft/s² |
| 50 Gal | 1.6404199 ft/s² |
How to Convert Gals to Feet per Second Squared
To convert gals to feet per second squared, multiply the acceleration by the following conversion ratio: 0.0328084 feet per second squared/gal.
Since one gal is equal to 0.0328084 feet per second squared, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The acceleration in feet per second squared is equal to the acceleration in gals multiplied by 0.0328084.
For example, here's how to convert 5 gals to feet per second squared using the formula above.
How Many Feet per Second Squared Are in a Gal?
There are 0.0328084 feet per second squared in a gal, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our gal to foot per second squared calculator automatically converts your acceleration measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Gals and feet per second squared are both units used to measure acceleration. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Gal?
A gal is a unit of acceleration equal to 1/100 of a meter per second squared (0.01 m/s²). CGS gravimetry unit equal to 1 cm/s² (0.01 m/s²). [1]
The gal is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of acceleration. Gals can be abbreviated as Gal; for example, 1 gal can be written as 1 Gal.
When working with gals (Gal) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, gals (Gal) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale acceleration measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Foot per Second Squared?
A foot per second squared is a unit of acceleration equal to 0.3048 meters per second squared (m/s²), the base unit for acceleration. Imperial & US customary acceleration unit (0.3048 m/s²). [2]
The foot per second squared is classified as a US customary unit of acceleration. Feet per Second Squared can be abbreviated as ft/s²; for example, 1 foot per second squared can be written as 1 ft/s².
When working with feet per second squared (ft/s²) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, feet per second squared (ft/s²) are widely used across standard acceleration applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting acceleration between gals (Gal) and feet per second squared (ft/s²), keep full floating-point precision (1 Gal = 0.0328084 ft/s²; 1 ft/s² = 30.48 Gal) during intermediate calculations and round only the final foot per second squared figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Gal & Foot per Second Squared Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our feet per second squared to gals calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting feet per second squared to gals, converting meters per second squared to feet per second squared, or converting meters per second squared to standard gravity (g).
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Acceleration Metrology Standard — Gals (Gal) to Feet per Second Squared (ft/s²)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Gal (Galileo) (Gal) & Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (Gal to ft/s²)