Convert Centimeter per Second Squared to Kilometer per Second Squared
Type the number of centimeters per second squared that you wish to convert to kilometers per second squared.
How to Convert Centimeters per Second Squared to Kilometers per Second Squared
The centimeter per second squared and kilometer per second squared are both units of acceleration. By definition, 1 kilometer per second squared equals exactly 100000 centimeters per second squared. This means to convert centimeters per second squared to kilometers per second squared, you divide by 100000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cm/s² to kilometers per second squared:
We need to convert centimeters per second squared to kilometers per second squared
Since 1 km/s² = 100000 cm/s², divide by 100000
5 ÷ 100000 = 5e-5
5 cm/s² = 5e-5 km/s²
Centimeter per Second Squared to Kilometer per Second Squared Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common centimeter per second squared to kilometer per second squared conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Centimeters per Second Squared (cm/s²) | Kilometers per Second Squared (km/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm/s² | 1e-6 km/s² |
| 0.5 cm/s² | 5e-6 km/s² |
| 1 cm/s² | 1e-5 km/s² |
| 2 cm/s² | 2e-5 km/s² |
| 5 cm/s² | 5e-5 km/s² |
| 10 cm/s² | 0.0001 km/s² |
| 25 cm/s² | 0.00025 km/s² |
| 50 cm/s² | 0.0005 km/s² |
| 100 cm/s² | 0.001 km/s² |
About These Units
Centimeter per Second Squared (cm/s²)
Centimeters per second squared (cm/s²) equals 0.01 m/s² and is identical to the gal (galileo). Used in gravimetry, seismology, and geophysics. Earth's gravity is approximately 981 cm/s². Commonly used for measuring small gravitational variations.
Kilometer per Second Squared (km/s²)
Kilometers per second squared (km/s²) equals 1,000 m/s². Used for astronomical accelerations, rocket propulsion calculations, and planetary science. Solar gravity at Earth's distance is about 0.006 km/s².
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert centimeters per second squared to kilometers per second squared?
To convert centimeters per second squared to kilometers per second squared, divide the value by 100000. For example, 10 cm/s² = 0.0001 km/s².
How many kilometers per second squared are in 1 centimeter per second squared?
1 centimeter per second squared equals 1e-5 kilometers per second squared.
What is the formula for centimeters per second squared to kilometers per second squared?
The formula is: km/s² = cm/s² ÷ 100000.