Moon gravities (g☾)
Surface gravity on the Moon is about 1.62 m/s², about one sixth of Earth's, which is why astronauts bounded across its surface.
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1 Moon gravity = 1.62 meters per second squared
Quick facts
- Unit
- Moon gravity (plural: Moon gravities)
- Symbol
- g☾
- Measures
- Acceleration
- System
- Planetary gravity
- Equals
- 1.62 meters per second squared
- Definition
- About 1.62 m/s² (0.165 g).
1 Moon gravity in other units
| Meters per second squared | 1.62 m/s² |
| Standard gravities | 0.1651940265 g |
| Feet per second squared | 5.31496063 ft/s² |
What is a Moon gravity?
Surface gravity on the Moon is about 1.62 m/s², about one sixth of Earth's, which is why astronauts bounded across its surface.
Where the Moon gravity sits among acceleration units
The Moon gravity is number 12 of 16 on our scale of acceleration units, ordered from smallest to largest.
What Moon gravities are used for
- Planetary science and lunar mission planning.
- Comparing weights on other worlds.
Moon gravities in real life
- A person weighing 180 lb on Earth weighs about 30 lb on the Moon.
- Apollo astronauts could jump about six times higher than on Earth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Moon gravity?
Surface gravity on the Moon is about 1.62 m/s², about one sixth of Earth's, which is why astronauts bounded across its surface.
How is the Moon gravity defined?
About 1.62 m/s² (0.165 g).
How many meters per second squared are in a Moon gravity?
One Moon gravity equals 1.62 meters per second squared.
How many standard gravities are in a Moon gravity?
One Moon gravity equals 0.1651940265 standard gravities.
How many feet per second squared are in a Moon gravity?
One Moon gravity equals 5.31496063 feet per second squared.