Convert minim (US) to gallon (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to gallon (US) [gal (US)], or Convert gallon (US) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Gallon (Us)
1 min (US) = 1.62760416608879e-05 gal (US)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to gal (US):
15 min (US) = 15 × 1.62760416608879e-05 gal (US) = 0.000244140624913318 gal (US)
Minim (Us) to Gallon (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.
Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.