Convert minim (UK) to teaspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)], or Convert teaspoon (US) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Teaspoon (Us)
1 min (UK) = 0.0120094982635148 tsp (US)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to tsp (US):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.0120094982635148 tsp (US) = 0.180142473952722 tsp (US)
Minim (Uk) to Teaspoon (Us) 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Teaspoon (Us)
A teaspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, later standardized as a unit of measurement in cooking and recipes, with its current volume defined in the US in the 19th century.
Current Use
The teaspoon (US) is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients, and is a standard unit in the US customary measurement system for volume.