Convert minim (US) to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Cubic Yard
1 min (US) = 8.05848256084196e-08 yd^3
Example: convert 15 min (US) to yd^3:
15 min (US) = 15 × 8.05848256084196e-08 yd^3 = 1.20877238412629e-06 yd^3
Minim (Us) to Cubic Yard 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.
Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.