Convert Gal to Knots per second
Convert Gal (Gal) to Knots per second (kn/s) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kn/s = Gal × 0.01943844492
About Gal
The gal (Gal) equals 1 cm/s² = 0.01 m/s², named after Galileo Galilei in recognition of his free-fall experiments. Earth's surface gravity is approximately 980 Gal; the GRS80 normal gravity formula gives 978.03 Gal at the equator and 983.22 Gal at the poles. The BIPM SI Brochure recognises the Gal as a non-SI unit accepted in geophysics. 1 Gal = 0.01 m/s² = 1 cm/s² = 1000 mGal ≈ 1.02 × 10⁻³ g₀.
About Knots per second
The knot per second (kn/s) equals 1852/3600 m/s² ≈ 0.5144 m/s², used in aviation and maritime operations where speed is measured in knots. Aircraft carrier catapult launches accelerate an F/A-18 from 0 to ~150 kn in 2-2.5 s, giving 60-75 kn/s ≈ 31-39 m/s². A commercial jet rejected takeoff from V1 (~145 kn) to rest in ≈25 s decelerates at 5-6 kn/s ≈ 2.6-3.1 m/s². 1 kn/s = 463/900 m/s² ≈ 5.25 × 10⁻² g₀.
Quick Reference Table
| Gal (Gal) | Knots per second (kn/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gal | 0.0194384 kn/s |
| 2 Gal | 0.0388769 kn/s |
| 5 Gal | 0.0971922 kn/s |
| 10 Gal | 0.194384 kn/s |
| 25 Gal | 0.485961 kn/s |
| 50 Gal | 0.971922 kn/s |
| 100 Gal | 1.94384 kn/s |