Convert minim (US) to liter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Liter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-05 L, l
Example: convert 15 min (US) to L, l:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-05 L, l = 0.0009241727985 L, l
Minim (Us) to Liter 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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.