Gal to Foot per Second Squared (Gal to ft/s²)
Convert Gal to ft/s² — Acceleration converter
Also written as Gal to ft/s2.
One gal equals 0.0328084 ft/s², so to convert gals to feet per second squared you multiply the value by 0.0328084. A gal is smaller than a foot per second squared — going the other way, 1 ft/s² = 30.48 Gal. For example, 10 Gal = 0.32808399 ft/s² and 50 Gal = 1.64042 ft/s².
1 Gal = 0.0328084 ft/s²
Gal to Foot per Second Squared formula
1 Gal = 0.0328084 ft/s²
Worked examples
- 25 Gal = 0.82020997 ft/s²
- 100 Gal = 3.28084 ft/s²
Gal to Foot per Second Squared conversion table
| Gal (Gal) | Foot per Second Squared (ft/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0328084 |
| 2 | 0.0656168 |
| 3 | 0.0984252 |
| 5 | 0.16404199 |
| 8 | 0.26246719 |
| 10 | 0.32808399 |
| 12 | 0.39370079 |
| 15 | 0.49212598 |
| 20 | 0.65616798 |
| 25 | 0.82020997 |
| 50 | 1.64042 |
| 100 | 3.28084 |
| 250 | 8.2021 |
| 500 | 16.404199 |
| 1000 | 32.808399 |
Standard gravity is a defined constant
Standard gravity is a defined constant, not a measurement: g₀ = 9.80665 m/s² exactly, fixed by the 3rd CGPM in 1901. Every conversion between g and metric or imperial acceleration units on this page uses that exact figure. Local gravity varies by roughly ±0.3% with latitude and altitude, so a precise local value will differ slightly from the standard one.
Expressing acceleration in g is a convention, not a separate physical quantity — it simply reports acceleration as a multiple of g₀. On this page, 1 Gal = 0.0328084 ft/s².
The gal (Gal, named for Galileo) is a CGS unit used almost exclusively in geophysics and gravimetry: 1 Gal = 1 cm/s² = 0.01 m/s². Survey work usually reports anomalies in milligals, where 1 mGal = 10⁻⁵ m/s².
Frequently asked questions
How many feet per second squared are in one gal?
One gal equals 0.0328084 feet per second squared (ft/s²).
How many gals are in one foot per second squared?
One foot per second squared equals 30.48 gals (Gal).
How do you convert gals to feet per second squared?
1 Gal = 0.0328084 ft/s². Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 Gal in ft/s²?
5 Gal = 0.16404199 ft/s².
What is 100 Gal in ft/s²?
100 Gal = 3.28084 ft/s².
What is 9.80665 Gal in ft/s²?
9.80665 Gal = 0.32174049 ft/s².
What is 10 Gal in ft/s²?
10 Gal = 0.32808399 ft/s².
Is a gal bigger than a foot per second squared?
No. A gal is smaller — one gal equals 0.0328084 feet per second squared, while one foot per second squared equals 30.48 gals.