Standard Gravity to Gals Converter
Enter the acceleration in standard gravity below to convert it to gals.
Convert Standard Gravity (g) to Gals
Enter a value in standard gravity (g) (g) to convert to gals (Gal).
Standard Gravity to Gal Conversion Table
Table showing various standard gravity measurements converted to gals. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Standard Gravity (g) (g) | Gals (Gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 980.665 Gal |
| 2 g | 1,961.33 Gal |
| 2.5 g | 2,451.6625 Gal |
| 5 g | 4,903.325 Gal |
| 10 g | 9,806.65 Gal |
| 15 g | 14,709.975 Gal |
| 20 g | 19,613.3 Gal |
| 25 g | 24,516.625 Gal |
| 30 g | 29,419.95 Gal |
| 50 g | 49,033.25 Gal |
How to Convert Standard Gravity to Gals
To convert standard gravity to gals, multiply the acceleration by the following conversion ratio: 980.665 gals/standard gravity.
Since one standard gravity is equal to 980.665 gals, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The acceleration in gals is equal to the acceleration in standard gravity multiplied by 980.665.
For example, here's how to convert 5 standard gravity to gals using the formula above.
How Many Gals Are in a Standard Gravity?
There are 980.665 gals in a standard gravity, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our standard gravity to gal calculator automatically converts your acceleration measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Standard Gravity and gals are both units used to measure acceleration. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Standard Gravity?
A standard gravity is a unit of acceleration equal to 9.80665 meters per second squared (m/s²), the base unit for acceleration. Nominal Earth gravitational acceleration (9.80665 m/s²). [1]
The standard gravity is classified as a standard unit of acceleration. Standard Gravity can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 standard gravity can be written as 1 g.
When working with standard gravity (g) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, standard gravity (g) are widely used across standard acceleration applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
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). [2]
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.
When converting acceleration between standard gravity (g) and gals (Gal), keep full floating-point precision (1 g = 980.665 Gal; 1 Gal = 0.0010197 g) during intermediate calculations and round only the final gal figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Standard Gravity & Gal Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our gals to standard gravity (g) calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting gals to standard gravity (g), converting standard gravity (g) to meters 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 — Standard Gravity (g) (g) to Gals (Gal)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Standard Gravity (g) & Gal (Galileo) (Gal)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (g to Gal)