Convert minim (US) to dekaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to dekaliter [daL], or Convert dekaliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Dekaliter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-06 daL
Example: convert 15 min (US) to daL:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-06 daL = 9.241727985e-05 daL
Minim (Us) to Dekaliter 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.
Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.