Convert minim (UK) to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Cup (Uk)
1 min (UK) = 0.000208333351634776 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to cup (UK):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.000208333351634776 cup (UK) = 0.00312500027452165 cup (UK)
Minim (Uk) to Cup (Uk) 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.