Convert minim (US) to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Gill (Uk)
1 min (US) = 0.000433684469480597 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to gi (UK):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.000433684469480597 gi (UK) = 0.00650526704220896 gi (UK)
Minim (Us) to Gill (Uk) 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.
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.