Convert minim (UK) to tablespoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to tablespoon (UK) [tbsp (UK)], or Convert tablespoon (UK) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Tablespoon (Uk)
1 min (UK) = 0.00333333334459576 tbsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to tbsp (UK):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.00333333334459576 tbsp (UK) = 0.0500000001689364 tbsp (UK)
Minim (Uk) to Tablespoon (Uk) 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Tablespoon (Uk)
A tablespoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to approximately 15 milliliters, used primarily in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The UK tablespoon has origins in traditional cooking measurements, evolving from the use of household spoons. Its standardized volume has been recognized since the 19th century as part of imperial measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the UK tablespoon (tbsp) is commonly used in culinary contexts for measuring ingredients, especially in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and other countries that follow imperial or customary measurement systems.