Convert gill (UK) to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Minim (Us)
1 gi (UK) = 2305.82386590336 min (US)
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to min (US):
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 2305.82386590336 min (US) = 34587.3579885505 min (US)
Gill (Uk) to Minim (Us) Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
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.