Convert minim (UK) to liter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Liter
1 min (UK) = 5.91938802e-05 L, l
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to L, l:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.91938802e-05 L, l = 0.000887908203 L, l
Minim (Uk) to Liter Conversion Table
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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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.