Convert Milligal to Centimeter per Second Squared
Enter the number of milligals that you want to convert to centimeters per second squared.
How to Convert Milligals to Centimeters per Second Squared
The milligal and centimeter per second squared are both units of acceleration. By definition, 1 centimeter per second squared equals exactly 1000 milligals. This means to convert milligals to centimeters per second squared, you divide by 1000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 mGal to centimeters per second squared:
We need to convert milligals to centimeters per second squared
Since 1 cm/s² = 1000 mGal, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
5 mGal = 0.005 cm/s²
Milligal to Centimeter per Second Squared Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common milligal to centimeter per second squared conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Milligals (mGal) | Centimeters per Second Squared (cm/s²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mGal | 0.0001 cm/s² |
| 0.5 mGal | 0.0005 cm/s² |
| 1 mGal | 0.001 cm/s² |
| 2 mGal | 0.002 cm/s² |
| 5 mGal | 0.005 cm/s² |
| 10 mGal | 0.01 cm/s² |
| 25 mGal | 0.025 cm/s² |
| 50 mGal | 0.05 cm/s² |
| 100 mGal | 0.1 cm/s² |
About These Units
Milligal (mGal)
A milligal (mGal) equals 0.001 Gal or 10⁻⁵ m/s². Used in precision gravity surveys for oil/mineral exploration, detecting underground structures, and measuring Earth's gravitational field variations. Typical survey precision: 0.01-0.1 mGal.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert milligals to centimeters per second squared?
To convert milligals to centimeters per second squared, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 mGal = 0.01 cm/s².
How many centimeters per second squared are in 1 milligal?
1 milligal equals 0.001 centimeters per second squared.
What is the formula for milligals to centimeters per second squared?
The formula is: cm/s² = mGal ÷ 1000.