Convert minim (US) to tablespoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)], or Convert tablespoon (US) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Tablespoon (Us)
1 min (US) = 0.00416666660354716 tbsp (US)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to tbsp (US):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.00416666660354716 tbsp (US) = 0.0624999990532074 tbsp (US)
Minim (Us) to Tablespoon (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.
Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.