Convert gigagram to Atomic mass unit
Please provide values below to convert gigagram [Gg] to Atomic mass unit [u], or Convert Atomic mass unit to gigagram.
How to Convert Gigagram to Atomic Mass Unit
1 Gg = 6.02214076208112e+32 u
Example: convert 15 Gg to u:
15 Gg = 15 × 6.02214076208112e+32 u = 9.03321114312168e+33 u
Gigagram to Atomic Mass Unit Conversion Table
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Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.
Atomic Mass Unit
The atomic mass unit (u) is a standard unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights, defined as one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
History/Origin
The atomic mass unit was introduced in the early 20th century to provide a convenient scale for atomic weights. It was originally based on the mass of hydrogen but was later standardized to be one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom, which was adopted as a reference in 1961 by the IUPAC.
Current Use
The atomic mass unit is widely used in chemistry and physics to express atomic and molecular masses, facilitating calculations in molecular chemistry, nuclear physics, and related fields.