Popular acceleration conversions
Acceleration units
Acceleration is change in speed per unit time. Standard gravity, g, is defined as exactly 9.80665 m/s².
| Unit | Symbol | In meters per second squared | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meter per second squared | m/s² | 1 m/s² | |
| Foot per second squared | ft/s² | 0.3048 m/s² | |
| Standard gravity | g | 9.80665 m/s² | Exactly 9.80665 m/s². |
| Gal | Gal | 0.01 m/s² |
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The smart calculator does arithmetic across acceleration units and picks a sensible unit for the answer. Try 9.81 m/s² to ft/s².
Questions and answers
Which acceleration units can I convert?
All 4: meters per second squared, feet per second squared, g, gals.
What is the SI unit of acceleration?
This converter uses the meter per second squared (m/s²) as its base unit. Acceleration is change in speed per unit time. Standard gravity, g, is defined as exactly 9.80665 m/s².
How precise are the results?
Factors are the exact legal definitions where one exists (an inch is exactly 2.54 cm, a pound exactly 0.45359237 kg). Results show 10 significant digits by default; the precision menu offers 4 to 15.
Does the acceleration converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.