Acceleration Converter: m/s², ft/s², G-Force & More
Instantly convert acceleration units including meters per second squared (m/s²), feet per second squared (ft/s²), standard gravity (g), and G-force. Perfect for physics, engineering, automotive, and sports science applications.
The SI unit of acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).
How do you convert ft/s² to m/s²?
Multiply ft/s² by 0.3048 to get m/s². For example, 10 ft/s² × 0.3048 = 3.048 m/s².
What is G-force?
G-force is a measure of acceleration relative to Earth's gravity. 1G = 9.80665 m/s².
Where is acceleration conversion used?
Acceleration conversion is used in physics, engineering, automotive testing, aerospace, and sports science.
About Acceleration Units
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time. It is a vector quantity that specifies both the rate at which an object's speed changes and the direction of that change. The SI unit of acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).
Common Acceleration Units
Meters per second squared (m/s²): The SI unit of acceleration, representing a change in velocity of one meter per second every second.
Feet per second squared (ft/s²): The imperial unit of acceleration, commonly used in the US and UK.
Standard gravity (g): Defined as exactly 9.80665 m/s², this unit represents the acceleration due to Earth's gravity at sea level. Often used to express acceleration in terms relative to Earth's gravitational pull.
G-force (G): A measure of acceleration relative to free-fall. 1G is equal to standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²). Used to describe acceleration experienced by objects, particularly in aviation, space travel, and high-performance vehicles.
Acceleration Applications
Understanding acceleration is essential in various fields:
Automotive engineering for vehicle performance testing
Aerospace engineering for aircraft and spacecraft design
Seismic analysis for earthquake intensity measurement
Physics for motion studies and theoretical calculations
Sports science for athlete performance analysis
Mechanical engineering for machine design and vibration analysis
Roller coaster design and safety testing
Common Acceleration Values
Scenario
Approximate Acceleration
In G-forces
Typical car (0-60 mph)
3-4 m/s²
0.3-0.4 G
High-performance sports car
8-10 m/s²
0.8-1.0 G
Formula 1 car acceleration
~15 m/s²
~1.5 G
Formula 1 car braking
~50 m/s²
~5 G
Space shuttle during launch
~30 m/s²
~3 G
Fighter jet maneuvers
~90 m/s²
~9 G
Acceleration Formula
The basic formula for acceleration is:
a = (v₂ - v₁) / t
Where a is acceleration, v₁ is initial velocity, v₂ is final velocity, and t is time elapsed.
