Acceleration Converter

Convert between different acceleration units including m/s², ft/s², standard gravity (g), and gals.

Acceleration Converter
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$ convert --from [unit] --to [unit] --value [number]
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formulas.ts

// Common Acceleration Converter Formulas

1const1 g = 9.80665 m/s²
2const1 gal = 0.01 m/s²
3const1 ft/s² ≈ 0.3048 m/s²
references.json

// Common Acceleration Converter References

{
"Free Fall Acceleration":"9.8 m/s²",
"Car Acceleration":"3-4 m/s²",
"Rocket Launch":"30-40 m/s²",
"Emergency Braking":"8-10 m/s²",
"Centrifuge":">1000 g"
}
README.md

## What is Acceleration Conversion?

Acceleration conversion involves changing measurements of velocity change over time between different units. Acceleration is fundamental in physics, automotive performance testing, and aerospace engineering. Our converter handles everything from everyday measurements to scientific applications.

units.ts

// Common Acceleration Units Explained

export const m/s² (Meters per Second Squared)

// The SI unit of acceleration. Earth gravity causes objects to accelerate at about 9.81 m/s².

export const g (Standard Gravity)

// Acceleration relative to Earth gravity. 1g = 9.80665 m/s². Fighter pilots experience up to 9g during maneuvers.

export const Gal (Galileo)

// Used in geophysics. 1 Gal = 1 cm/s² = 0.01 m/s². Named after Galileo Galilei.

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When to Use This Converter

Our acceleration converter is essential for automotive engineers measuring vehicle performance, aerospace engineers designing aircraft, physicists studying motion, and seismologists measuring earthquake intensity.

FAQ.md

## Frequently Asked Questions

01 ### Q: What is the acceleration of gravity?

/**

Standard gravity is 9.80665 m/s² or 1g. This varies slightly by location due to Earth shape and rotation.

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02 ### Q: How fast is 0-60 mph in 5 seconds?

/**

That is about 5.36 m/s² or 0.55g - typical for a sporty car. A Formula 1 car can achieve over 1.5g acceleration.

*/