Convert minim (UK) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Cubic Decimeter
1 min (UK) = 5.91938802e-05 dm^3
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to dm^3:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.91938802e-05 dm^3 = 0.000887908203 dm^3
Minim (Uk) to Cubic Decimeter 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.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 Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.