Convert Standard gravity to Inches per second squared

Standard gravity → Inches per second squared
g × 386.0886 = in/s² in/s² × 0.002590079 = g

To convert standard gravity (g) to inches per second squared (in/s²), multiply the standard gravity value by 386.0886. 1 g = 386.0886 in/s², and 1 in/s² = 0.002590079 g. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

Going the other way? Convert in/s² to g.

g to in/s² table
Standard gravity (g) Inches per second squared (in/s²)
0.1 g 38.60886 in/s²
0.5 g 193.0443 in/s²
1 g 386.0886 in/s²
2 g 772.1772 in/s²
5 g 1930.443 in/s²
10 g 3860.886 in/s²
20 g 7721.772 in/s²
50 g 19304.43 in/s²
100 g 38608.86 in/s²
500 g 193044.3 in/s²
1000 g 386088.6 in/s²
Common acceleration ranges
Typical real-world values (m/s²)
Application Typical range
Smooth positioning 0.5 – 5 m/s²
Standard machine axis 5 – 20 m/s²
High-dynamic axis 20 – 50 m/s²
Pick & place peak 50 – 150 m/s²