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Lesson Summary. The atomic mass unit (AMU) is used by scientists to describe the mass of atoms. If you want to convert a mass in grams to AMU, all you need to do is divide by 1.660599 x 10^-24 g/AMU. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Create your account.
The current system of atomic masses was instituted in 1961 and is based on the mass of 12 C (read carbon twelve). By definition the atomic mass of a single 12 C atom is exactly 12 atomic mass units (denoted by the abbreviation amu or u). The masses of all other elements are based on this standard.