g-force to m/s² Converter
Quick answer: To convert g-force to m/s², multiply by 9.80665. For example, 10 g is 98.0665 m/s². One standard gravity equals 9.80665 m/s².
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g-force to m/s² formula and what each symbol means
m/s² = g × 9.80665
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| g | Standard gravity |
| m/s² | Meter per second squared |
g-force to m/s² examples
1 g
1 g × 9.80665 = 9.80665 m/s².
10 g
10 g × 9.80665 = 98.0665 m/s².
100 g
100 g × 9.80665 = 980.665 m/s².
g-force compared with m/s²
One g is 9.807 times as large as one m/s², so your number gets bigger when you convert g-force to m/s² and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About g-force and m/s²
Standard gravity (g): Standard gravity, exactly 9.80665 m/s². Meter per second squared (m/s²): The SI unit of acceleration.
Where g-force to m/s² conversions are used
Physics and engineering calculations use m/s². Aviation and amusement rides quote the g-load that passengers feel.
How to calculate g-force to m/s² step by step
- Enter the value in g (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 9.80665, because 1 g = 9.80665 m/s².
- The product is the value in m/s². To go back, divide by 9.80665 or multiply by 0.1019716.
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How to read your g-force to m/s² result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 10 to get m/s² from g-force; this is within 2.0% of the exact factor. Standard gravity is exactly 9.80665 m/s².
| G-FORCE | M/S² |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9.80665 |
| 2 | 19.6133 |
| 5 | 49.03325 |
| 10 | 98.0665 |
| 20 | 196.133 |
| 50 | 490.3325 |
| 100 | 980.665 |
| 1,000 | 9,806.65 |
m/s² to g-force: quick table
| M/S² | G-FORCE |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1019716 |
| 5 | 0.5098581 |
| 10 | 1.019716 |
| 25 | 2.549291 |
| 50 | 5.098581 |
| 100 | 10.19716 |
| 250 | 25.49291 |
| 500 | 50.98581 |
Common mistakes when calculating g-force to m/s²
- Confusing Gal (cm/s²) with US gallons.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from g to m/s² multiply by 9.80665; from m/s² to g divide by 9.80665.
g-force to m/s² FAQ
How many m/s² are in 1 g?
1 g equals 9.80665 m/s².
How many g are in 1 m/s²?
1 m/s² equals 0.1019716 g.
Is 1 g = 9.80665 m/s² an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (9.80665). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a meter per second squared (m/s²)?
The SI unit of acceleration.
How can I estimate g-force to m/s² in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 10 to get m/s² from g-force; this is within 2.0% of the exact factor.
What is 3 g in m/s²?
3 g = 29.41995 m/s² (since 3 × 9.80665).
What is 30 g in m/s²?
30 g = 294.1995 m/s² (since 30 × 9.80665).
What is 150 g in m/s²?
150 g = 1,470.997 m/s² (since 150 × 9.80665).
How many decimals should I keep when converting g to m/s²?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 98.0665 m/s² rounds to 98.1 m/s² at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors