Convert Inches per second squared to Standard gravity

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

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

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

in/s² to g table
Inches per second squared (in/s²) Standard gravity (g)
0.1 in/s² 0.0002590079 g
0.5 in/s² 0.00129504 g
1 in/s² 0.002590079 g
2 in/s² 0.005180158 g
5 in/s² 0.0129504 g
10 in/s² 0.02590079 g
20 in/s² 0.05180158 g
50 in/s² 0.129504 g
100 in/s² 0.2590079 g
500 in/s² 1.29504 g
1000 in/s² 2.590079 g
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