Acceleration Converter
Convert between acceleration units with professional precision
14 Units Supported
Physics & Engineering
Automotive Testing
Aerospace Applications
Professional acceleration converter for physics, automotive, aerospace, and engineering professionals. Convert between meters per second squared (m/s²), feet per second squared (ft/s²), g-force, galileo, and other acceleration units with scientific precision.
Acceleration Converter
Convert between acceleration units with scientific precision
14 Units
Scientific Precision
Professional Grade
Quick Reference
Standard Gravity
1 g = 9.80665 m/s²
1 g = 32.174 ft/s²
Common Conversions
1 m/s² = 3.281 ft/s²
1 m/s² = 100 Gal
Typical Values
Car braking: ~8 m/s²
Fighter jet: ~90 m/s²
Complete Acceleration Conversion Guide
Standard Units (SI)
- • m/s² - Meters per second squared (base unit)
- • cm/s² - Centimeters per second squared
- • km/s² - Kilometers per second squared
Imperial Units
- • ft/s² - Feet per second squared
- • in/s² - Inches per second squared
- • yd/s² - Yards per second squared
- • mi/s² - Miles per second squared
Specialized Units
- • g - Standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²)
- • Gal - Galileo (1 cm/s²)
- • mGal - Milligal (geophysics)
- • μGal - Microgal (precision measurements)
Understanding Acceleration Physics
Fundamental Concepts
- • Definition: Rate of change of velocity over time
- • Formula: a = Δv/Δt = (v₂ - v₁)/(t₂ - t₁)
- • Vector Quantity: Has both magnitude and direction
- • Units: Distance per time squared (L/T²)
Types of Acceleration
- • Linear: Motion in straight line
- • Angular: Rotational acceleration
- • Centripetal: Circular motion acceleration
- • Gravitational: Due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)
Key Relationships
- • F = ma (Newton's Second Law)
- • v² = u² + 2as (Kinematic equation)
- • s = ut + ½at² (Distance formula)
Essential Conversion Factors
Common Conversions
- • 1 m/s² = 3.28084 ft/s²
- • 1 m/s² = 100 cm/s² = 100 Gal
- • 1 g = 9.80665 m/s² = 32.174 ft/s²
- • 1 ft/s² = 0.3048 m/s² = 30.48 Gal
- • 1 Gal = 0.01 m/s² = 0.0328 ft/s²
Precision Notes
- • Standard gravity varies by location (9.78-9.83 m/s²)
- • Galileo unit commonly used in geophysics
- • Microgal precision for gravitational surveys
- • G-force measurements in aerospace applications
Quick Reference
- • Earth gravity ≈ 1g ≈ 9.81 m/s²
- • Car braking ≈ 0.7-0.8g
- • Fighter jet ≈ 9g maximum
- • Space shuttle launch ≈ 3g
Professional Applications
Automotive Testing
- • 0-60 mph acceleration testing
- • Braking distance calculations
- • Crash test analysis
- • Vehicle dynamics studies
- • Performance benchmarking
Aerospace Engineering
- • Launch vehicle profiles
- • G-force limit analysis
- • Orbital mechanics calculations
- • Aircraft performance testing
- • Pilot training simulations
Physics Research
- • Particle accelerator design
- • Gravitational field studies
- • Seismic activity analysis
- • Materials testing
- • Experimental physics
Common Acceleration Examples
Natural Phenomena
- • Earth's gravity: 9.81 m/s² (1g)
- • Moon's gravity: 1.62 m/s² (0.165g)
- • Free fall: 9.81 m/s² downward
- • Earthquake (strong): 1-2 m/s²
Transportation
- • Car acceleration: 2-4 m/s²
- • Emergency braking: 7-8 m/s²
- • Elevator start: 1-2 m/s²
- • Train acceleration: 0.5-1.5 m/s²
Extreme Conditions
- • Fighter jet: 90 m/s² (9g)
- • Space shuttle launch: 30 m/s² (3g)
- • Roller coaster: 40-50 m/s² (4-5g)
- • Crash test: 100+ m/s² (10+g)
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