Convert minim (US) to fluid ounce (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)], or Convert fluid ounce (US) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Fluid Ounce (Us)
1 min (US) = 0.00208333330177358 fl oz (US)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to fl oz (US):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.00208333330177358 fl oz (US) = 0.0312499995266037 fl oz (US)
Minim (Us) to Fluid Ounce (Us) Conversion Table
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Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.
Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.