Convert gill (US) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Minim (Uk)
1 gi = 1998.4180391675 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 gi to min (UK):
15 gi = 15 × 1998.4180391675 min (UK) = 29976.2705875125 min (UK)
Gill (Us) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.