Convert minim (US) to deciliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to deciliter [dL], or Convert deciliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Deciliter
1 min (US) = 0.000616115199 dL
Example: convert 15 min (US) to dL:
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.000616115199 dL = 0.009241727985 dL
Minim (Us) to Deciliter 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.
Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.