Convert minim (UK) to pint (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to pint (US) [pt (US)], or Convert pint (US) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Pint (Us)
1 min (UK) = 0.000125098950555811 pt (US)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to pt (US):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.000125098950555811 pt (US) = 0.00187648425833716 pt (US)
Minim (Uk) to Pint (Us) 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.