Common values
- 1 g (standard gravity) = 9.80665 m/s² = 32.174 ft/s²
- 1 ft/s² = 0.3048 m/s²
- 1 gal = 0.01 m/s² = 1 cm/s² (used in geophysics)
- 0–60 mph in 3 s ≈ 8.94 m/s² ≈ 0.91 g
FAQ
What is "1 g" in everyday terms?
g is Earth's standard surface gravity, exactly 9.80665 m/s² by definition. A roller coaster pulling 3 g means the rider experiences three times their normal weight.