The meter per second squared is the SI derived unit of acceleration, expressing how much velocity changes per second.
It follows directly from Newton's laws of motion as the natural SI derivative of length and time.
Measurement system: International System of Units (SI). SI equivalent: Base SI acceleration unit.
Meter per Second Squared facts
- Unit name
- Meter per Second Squared
- Symbol
- m/s²
- Category
- Acceleration
- Measurement system
- International System of Units (SI)
- SI equivalent
- Base SI acceleration unit
- Common uses
- Vehicle performance testing, physics calculations and engineering simulations
Definition of the meter per second squared
The meter per second squared is the SI derived unit of acceleration, expressing how much velocity changes per second.
Measurement system and SI relationship
International System of Units (SI)
SI equivalent: Base SI acceleration unit
History of the meter per second squared
It follows directly from Newton's laws of motion as the natural SI derivative of length and time.
Where is the meter per second squared used?
Vehicle performance testing, physics calculations and engineering simulations