Formula to Convert Gram to Atomic Mass Unit
1 gram = 6.022 × 1023 amu
Formula: amu = grams × 6.022 × 1023
Example
Convert 2 grams to atomic mass units:
2 × 6.022 × 10²³ = 1.2044 × 10²⁴ amu
Conversion Table
| Grams (g) | Atomic Mass Units (amu) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 6.022 × 10²⁰ |
| 0.01 | 6.022 × 10²¹ |
| 0.1 | 6.022 × 10²² |
| 1 | 6.022 × 10²³ |
| 2 | 1.204 × 10²⁴ |
| 5 | 3.011 × 10²⁴ |
| 10 | 6.022 × 10²⁴ |
What is an Atomic Mass Unit?
An atomic mass unit (amu) is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights. It is defined as one twelfth the mass of a carbon-12 atom and equals approximately 1.660539 × 10-24 grams. This unit is widely used in physics, chemistry, and molecular science.