Convert minim (UK) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter
1 min (UK) = 0.0591938802 cm^3
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to cm^3:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.0591938802 cm^3 = 0.887908203 cm^3
Minim (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).