Convert minim (US) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Gigaliter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-14 GL
Example: convert 15 min (US) to GL:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-14 GL = 9.241727985e-13 GL
Minim (Us) to Gigaliter 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.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.