Convert Atomic mass unit to Earth's mass
Please provide values below to convert Atomic mass unit [u] to Earth's mass [M_earth], or Convert Earth's mass to Atomic mass unit.
How to Convert Atomic Mass Unit to Earth's Mass
1 u = 2.78054096885465e-52 M_earth
Example: convert 15 u to M_earth:
15 u = 15 × 2.78054096885465e-52 M_earth = 4.17081145328198e-51 M_earth
Atomic Mass Unit to Earth's Mass Conversion Table
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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.
Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.