Converters

Acceleration Converter

Convert acceleration between SI units, feet per second squared and standard gravity.

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How to use this converter

  1. Enter value, from, to.
  2. Select Calculate to view the result.
  3. Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.

Input reference and sample values

Use the units and choices shown for each field. Sample values are provided for practice, not as recommendations.

InputFormat and unitsSample
ValueNumeric value. Zero or positive.1
FromChoose m/s² / ft/s² / g.g
ToChoose m/s² / ft/s² / g.m/s²

Result for these sample inputs

9.80665 m/s²
Conversion factor
9.80665

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The method, explained

Convert to the base unit, then divide by the target factor. Standard gravity g is defined as 9.80665 m/s². One ft/s² equals 0.3048 m/s².

A WORKED EXAMPLE

1 g = 9.80665 m/s²; 1 ft/s² = 0.3048 m/s².

What to keep in mind

Only nonnegative magnitudes are accepted. Direction and time-varying acceleration are not represented.

Common questions

Is standard g exactly local gravity?

No. Local gravitational acceleration varies; g here is the defined standard value.

Does this convert speed?

No. Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Use Speed Converter for speed units.

Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.