Convert minim (UK) to petaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to petaliter [PL], or Convert petaliter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Petaliter
1 min (UK) = 5.91938802e-20 PL
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to PL:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.91938802e-20 PL = 8.87908203e-19 PL
Minim (Uk) to Petaliter 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Petaliter
A petaliter (PL) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one quadrillion liters, used primarily in scientific contexts for expressing extremely large volumes.
History/Origin
The petaliter was introduced as part of the extended metric system to facilitate measurements in fields such as astronomy and large-scale environmental studies, gaining recognition in the early 21st century.
Current Use
Currently, the petaliter is used mainly in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and climate science, to quantify vast volumes such as cosmic gas clouds or global water reserves.