Acceleration Converter
Enter a value below to convert between metric, imperial, and standard acceleration units.
Convert Acceleration
Enter a value and select the units to convert between meters per second squared, standard gravity (g), and feet per second squared.
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Common Acceleration Reference Points
Here are some common acceleration values in Meter per Second Squared (m/s²), Standard Gravity (g), and Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Description | Meter per Second Squared (m/s²) | Standard Gravity (g) | Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 meter per second squared unit | 1 | 0.10197 | 3.28084 |
| 5 meters per second squared | 5 | 0.50986 | 16.4042 |
| 10 meters per second squared benchmark | 10 | 1.01972 | 32.8084 |
| 25 meters per second squared | 25 | 2.54929 | 82.021 |
| 50 meters per second squared | 50 | 5.09858 | 164.04199 |
| 100 meters per second squared reference | 100 | 10.19716 | 328.08399 |
Acceleration Conversion Formulas
Use the following formulas to convert between meters per second squared, standard gravity (g), and feet per second squared.
All acceleration conversions are anchored to the international SI base unit (Meter per Second Squared) for full scientific and engineering accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All Acceleration Conversion Calculators (6)
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Category Conversion Matrix
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Acceleration Unit Definitions & Symbols
Meter per Second Squared (m/s²)
SICoherent SI unit of linear acceleration.
Standard Gravity (g)
OTHERNominal Earth gravitational acceleration (9.80665 m/s²).
Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²)
US CUSTOMARYImperial & US customary acceleration unit (0.3048 m/s²).
Inch per Second Squared (in/s²)
US CUSTOMARYEqual to 0.0254 m/s².
Gal (Galileo) (Gal)
METRICCGS gravimetry unit equal to 1 cm/s² (0.01 m/s²).
References
- [1]NIST HB 133 StandardNIST (NIST HB 133 / SP 811)·Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition & NIST SP 811
- [2]BIPM SI BrochureBIPM (BIPM SI-9)·The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th Edition)
- [3]NIST SP 811 Appendix B.9NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9: Factors for Units Listed by Kind of Quantity or Field of Science