Acceleration Converter

Convert linear acceleration between meters per second squared, feet per second squared, standard gravity, and centimeters per second squared.

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Enter a value and choose the units. Your answer updates as you type.

Value

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Result

3.28083989501 Foot per second squared (ft/s²)

Quick reference

Meter per second squared (m/s²)1 base units
Foot per second squared (ft/s²)0.3048 base units
Standard gravity (g₀)9.80665 base units
Gal / centimeter per second squared (cm/s²)0.01 base units
Kilometer per hour per second (km/h/s)0.2777777777777778 base units

About the Acceleration Converter

Acceleration measures the change in velocity over time. Vehicle testing, structural design, sensor calibration, and aerospace work may use m/s², ft/s², or multiples of standard gravity. This converter uses standard gravity exactly as 9.80665 m/s² and the international foot exactly as 0.3048 meters.

Enter an acceleration and choose both units to see the answer immediately: 1 g₀ equals 9.80665 m/s², while 32.17405 ft/s² is the same standard gravity. Pair it with the Angular Acceleration Converter for rotating systems or the Density Converter for material calculations.

Frequently asked questions

What is standard gravity?

Standard gravity g₀ is defined as exactly 9.80665 m/s².

How many feet per second squared are in 1 g?

One standard g is approximately 32.1740486 ft/s².

Is acceleration a vector?

Yes. Acceleration has magnitude and direction; this converter handles the magnitude and unit only.

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For a related calculation, use Angular Velocity Converter to convert angular velocity precisely between radians per second, revolutions per minute, degrees per second, revolutions per second, and more. Alternatively, use Time Converter to convert durations between seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years with clear fixed-duration assumptions.