Acceleration Unit Conversion
The Acceleration Unit Conversion Calculator allows you to convert acceleration values between various systems, including metric, imperial, nautical, and historical units. The calculator supports a broad range of units such as metres per second squared (m/s²), feet per second squared (ft/s²), and even knots per second squared (kn/s). Some lesser-used units like gals and g-forces are also included, providing comprehensive options for any calculation needs. This tool ensures accurate conversions with user-defined precision up to 20 decimal places when applicable.
Acceleration Conversion Calculator
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- enter a number you wish to convert (a positive number)
- select the unit of the input value
- choose the unit to convert the value into
- decimal precision, the number of digits after the decimal point
Results
- the converted value
- conversions performed will be added to the history below the result
Note:
You can reverse the conversion units by clicking the "Reverse" button or reset the fields by clicking the "Reset" button.
This calculator is designed to provide accurate and precise conversions for any acceleration unit, making it versatile for practical and scientific applications.
Historical or Less Common Units:
Gals (Gal), Milligals (mGal), Centigals (cGal), Decigals (dGal), Kilogals (kGal): These units, derived from Galileo, were traditionally used in geophysics to measure acceleration due to gravity and other physical phenomena. They are now considered specialized and are only commonly used in specific scientific fields. Standard Gravity (g0): While still in use, this unit represents the acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface. It is historically significant because it is used as a reference for many gravitational force calculations, often in older scientific literature.
Metric Units:
Metres per second squared (m/s²): The base unit of acceleration in the metric system. It represents the velocity change rate by one metres per second every second. It is commonly used in physics and engineering. Metres per hour squared (m/hr²): A less common unit represents the change in velocity by one metres per hour every hour. Used when working with extremely slow accelerations. Metres per minute squared (m/min²): It is similar to metres per second squared but measures velocity change in metress per minute. This is useful in specialized fields where slower acceleration is considered. Centimetres per second squared (cm/s²): A smaller acceleration unit is practical in fields such as biology or chemistry, where finer measurements are necessary. Centimetres per minute squared (cm/min²): An extremely slow acceleration unit often used in theoretical or specialized scientific calculations. Centimetres per hour squared (cm/hr²): This is another unit for very slow acceleration, used in niche fields or when highly gradual acceleration is involved. Millimetres per second squared (mm/s²): A unit representing minimal changes in velocity over time. It is commonly used in fields that require high precision, such as material science or engineering. Millimetres per minute squared (mm/min²): This measurement is used when slow, precise changes in velocity over time are required, typically in specialized mechanical or scientific contexts. Millimetres per hour squared (mm/hr²): An even smaller unit of acceleration, applicable in areas that need precise, slow measurements, often in theoretical or experimental setups. Nanometres per second squared (nm/s²): A tiny unit of acceleration used in nanotechnology or quantum physics where particle-scale precision is required. Micrometres per second squared (µm/s²): A small unit used in applications requiring precise measurements on a micrometre scale, such as in materials science or microbiology. Kilometres per hour squared (km/hr²): A unit typically used to measure slow accelerations over large distances, often in automotive or transportation-related contexts. Kilometres per minute squared (km/min²): This less commonly used unit measures acceleration in kilometres per minute and is applied in scenarios involving high-speed accelerations over longer distances. Kilometres per second squared (km/s²): A large-scale acceleration unit used in astronomical or space-related fields for measuring rapid velocity changes over vast distances.
Gals (Gal): A unit of acceleration used in geophysics to measure gravitational acceleration. 1 Gal equals 1 centimetre per second squared (cm/s²) and is named after Galileo. Milligals (mGal): A smaller version of the Gal, commonly used in geophysical surveys to measure minuscule variations in gravitational acceleration. Centigals (cGal): Another subdivision of the Gal is used in specialized scientific fields for slightly larger variations in gravity than milligals. Decigals (dGal): A larger subdivision of the Gal, but still used in the geophysical measurement of gravitational acceleration. Kilogals (kGal): A much larger unit than the Gal, occasionally used for larger-scale gravity-related measurements, though not commonly applied in day-to-day calculations.
Standard Gravity:
Standard Gravity (g0): A unit representing the gravitational acceleration experienced on Earth's surface. It is approximately equal to 9.80665 m/s² and is often used as a reference in scientific fields.
Cycles per Time Unit:
Cycles per Second (cps): Also known as Hertz (Hz), cycles per second are used where rotational or repeating motion occurs in cycles. They are commonly used in electrical engineering and physics and are equivalent to revolutions per second.
Imperial and US Customary Units:
Miles per hour per minute (mi/hr/min): Measures how quickly velocity increases by one mile per hour per minute. It is often used in automotive performance metrics, particularly in the US. Miles per hour per second (mi/hr/s): A unit for measuring acceleration in miles per hour gained every second. Commonly used in automotive and transportation-related contexts. Miles per minute per second (mi/min/s): Used for measuring very rapid accelerations, typically in niche or high-speed scenarios such as in aviation. Miles per hour squared (mi/hr²): A unit measuring the change in velocity per hour squared. Rarely used outside of specialized calculations. Miles per minute squared (mi/min²): Measures the change in velocity per minute squared, used for calculations requiring higher speeds. Miles per second squared (mi/s²): Used to describe extremely high-speed accelerations, typically in aerospace or astronomical applications. Feet per second squared (ft/s²): A widely used imperial unit for acceleration, representing the change in velocity by one foot per second every second. It is commonly used in the US in physics and engineering. Feet per minute squared (ft/min²): Measures acceleration in terms of feet per minute, typically used in slower-moving contexts or mechanical systems. Feet per hour squared (ft/hr²): An even slower acceleration unit, applicable when very gradual accelerations are measured, such as in theoretical studies. Inches per second squared (in/s²): Measures acceleration in inches per second, commonly used in fields where precision is needed but where inches are still the main unit. Inches per minute squared (in/min²): A unit for slower changes in velocity, measured in inches per minute, typically used in mechanical or precision engineering. Inches per hour squared (in/hr²): Used for extremely slow accelerations measured in inches, often in specialized scientific or engineering contexts.
Nautical Units:
Knots per hour (kn/hr): A unit of acceleration measuring the change in speed in knots per hour. Common in maritime and aviation fields. Knots per minute (kn/min): A unit that measures acceleration in knots per minute is also frequently applied in maritime and aviation settings. Knots per second (kn/s): Measures high-speed acceleration in terms of knots per second, typically used in fast-moving aircraft or ships.
Time-Based Acceleration Units:
Seconds from 0 to 100 km/hr: The time an object accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour. They are commonly used in automotive performance metrics. Seconds from 0 to 200 km/hr: Like the above, it measures the time to accelerate from 0 to 200 kilometress per hour. Seconds from 0 to 60 mi/hr: This unit, commonly used in the US to measure vehicle acceleration, measures the time it takes to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour. Seconds from 0 to 100 mi/hr: A time-based acceleration unit measuring how long it takes to accelerate from 0 to 100 miles per hour. Seconds from 0 to 200 mi/hr: This measure is used in high-performance vehicle metrics. It measures the time it takes to reach 200 miles per hour from a standstill.
These units cover a broad spectrum of acceleration measurement needs, from everyday physics and engineering applications to specialized scientific, geophysical, and nautical contexts.