Convert teaspoon (metric) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to teaspoon (metric).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Metric) to Minim (Uk)
1 tsp (metric) = 84.4681913587412 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 tsp (metric) to min (UK):
15 tsp (metric) = 15 × 84.4681913587412 min (UK) = 1267.02287038112 min (UK)
Teaspoon (Metric) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.
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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.