Acceleration Converter
Convert acceleration measurements between different units.
Popular Acceleration Conversions
Complete List of Acceleration Units for Conversion
1 Kilometer per Hour Squared [km/h²] = 0.0000771605 Meter per Second Squared [m/s²]
Kilometer per Hour Squared to Meter per Second Squared, Meter per Second Squared to Kilometer per Hour Squared
1 Foot per Second Squared [ft/s²] = 0.304800 Meter per Second Squared [m/s²]
Foot per Second Squared to Meter per Second Squared, Meter per Second Squared to Foot per Second Squared
1 Mile per Hour Squared [mph²] = 0.000124195 Meter per Second Squared [m/s²]
Mile per Hour Squared to Meter per Second Squared, Meter per Second Squared to Mile per Hour Squared
1 g-Force [g] = 9.80665 Meter per Second Squared [m/s²]
g-Force to Meter per Second Squared, Meter per Second Squared to g-Force
1 Gal [Gal] = 0.0100000 Meter per Second Squared [m/s²]
Gal to Meter per Second Squared, Meter per Second Squared to Gal
How this acceleration converter works
Meter per Second Squared (m/s²) is used as the internal base unit. Every value you enter is first converted to Meter per Second Squared using exact SI factors, then translated to the requested unit with the same data pulled from the SI Brochure and NIST SP 811.
Key acceleration relationships
- 1 Kilometer per Hour Squared = 7.7160e-5 Meter per Second Squared
- 1 Foot per Second Squared = 0.3048 Meter per Second Squared
- 1 Mile per Hour Squared = 1.2420e-4 Meter per Second Squared
- 1 g-Force = 9.80665 Meter per Second Squared
- 1 Gal = 0.01 Meter per Second Squared
Where acceleration units are used
Design engineers, product developers, and researchers depend on these units to size components, validate simulations, and document specifications. The acceleration converter covers real-world units such as Meter per Second Squared and Kilometer per Hour Squared, giving teams a trusted reference when cross-checking data between labs, suppliers, and regulatory filings.
Tips for accurate acceleration conversions
- Always verify the unit symbol in your worksheet—this converter normalizes values through Meter per Second Squared, which is the SI reference for acceleration measurements.
- When jumping between Meter per Second Squared and Kilometer per Hour Squared, watch metric prefixes and rounding. A misplaced milli-, micro-, or kilo- prefix can produce errors of several orders of magnitude.
- Document the context (test conditions, instrument resolution, uncertainty) whenever you publish acceleration conversions so coworkers and auditors can reproduce your results.