What does one galileo (Gal) represent in terms of acceleration?

One galileo corresponds to an acceleration of 1 centimeter per second squared, which equals 0.01 meters per second squared.

Why convert from galileo to attometer/square second?

Converting allows the translation of small geophysical accelerations into extremely fine units needed for precision metrology and fundamental physics experiments.

Is it easy to measure accelerations in attometer per square second?

Measuring accelerations at the attometer scale is difficult due to the need for ultra-sensitive devices and controlled conditions to overcome noise and disturbances.

How to Convert from Galileo [Gal] to Attometer/square second

Learn how to convert acceleration values from galileo (Gal), a CGS unit expressing small accelerations, to attometer per square second, a unit for extremely tiny accelerations used in precision metrology and fundamental physics.

Galileo [Gal]

Attometer/square second

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Galileo [Gal] to Attometer/square second Conversion Table

Galileo [Gal]	Attometer/square second

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Galileo [Gal] to Attometer/square second Conversion Table
Galileo [Gal]	Attometer/square second

Explore More Acceleration Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This tool converts acceleration values from galileo (Gal), which measure small accelerations such as variations in gravity, to attometer per square second, a unit designed for expressing exceptionally minute accelerations in high-precision scientific applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the acceleration value in galileo (Gal) unit
Select 'galileo [Gal]' as the source unit and 'attometer/square second' as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent acceleration in attometer/square second
Review the result displayed for use in your geophysical or metrology applications

Key Features

Converts acceleration values between galileo [Gal] and attometer/square second units
Supports conversion of values used in geophysics, gravimetry, and precision physics experiments
Uses a fixed conversion rate where 1 Gal equals 1 × 10¹⁶ attometer/square second
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

2 Galileo = 2 × 10¹⁶ attometer/square second
0.5 Galileo = 5 × 10¹⁵ attometer/square second

Common Use Cases

Reporting local gravity variations and anomalies in geodesy and gravimetry
Expressing gravity changes in exploration geophysics for mineral and oil prospecting
Calibrating gravimeters and high-resolution accelerometers in Earth sciences
Describing noise floors of ultra-precise inertial sensors in precision metrology
Quantifying tiny accelerations in atomic and molecular physics experiments
Expressing extremely small gravitational or tidal accelerations in fundamental physics measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter to translate geophysical acceleration measurements into ultra-fine units for precision applications
Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversion between galileo and attometer per square second
Understand the scale difference to interpret results correctly—attometer/square second units represent accelerations much smaller than galileo
Apply conversions when comparing sensor outputs in geophysics with those in laboratory-scale precision physics

Limitations

Galileo unit is suitable for small accelerations but not for extremely tiny ones on the attometer scale
Direct measurements at attometer per square second scale are challenging due to sensor noise and environmental factors
Highly sensitive instruments and controlled environments are necessary to detect accelerations at attometer scale

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one galileo (Gal) represent in terms of acceleration?: One galileo corresponds to an acceleration of 1 centimeter per second squared, which equals 0.01 meters per second squared.
Why convert from galileo to attometer/square second?: Converting allows the translation of small geophysical accelerations into extremely fine units needed for precision metrology and fundamental physics experiments.
Is it easy to measure accelerations in attometer per square second?: Measuring accelerations at the attometer scale is difficult due to the need for ultra-sensitive devices and controlled conditions to overcome noise and disturbances.

Key Terminology

Galileo [Gal]: A CGS unit of acceleration equal to 1 centimeter per second squared, used to express small accelerations in geophysics and gravimetry.
Attometer/square second: A unit of acceleration measuring 10^-18 meters per second squared, used for extremely small accelerations in precision measurement and fundamental physics.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate acceleration values from galileo to attometer per square second, equal to 1 × 10¹⁶.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does one galileo equal in acceleration?

1 meter per second squared

1 centimeter per second squared

1 millimeter per second squared

What is the conversion factor from 1 Galileo to attometer/square second?

1 × 10¹⁴

1 × 10¹⁶

1 × 10¹²

For what type of experiments is attometer per square second commonly used?

Everyday accelerometer readings

Precision metrology and fundamental physics

Basic gravity measurements

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Specific Heat Capacity Units Converter Online Thermal Expansion Units Converter Online Permeability Units Converter Online Surface Tension Units Converter Online Energy Units Converter