Convert minim (UK) to fluid ounce (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)], or Convert fluid ounce (UK) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Fluid Ounce (Uk)
1 min (UK) = 0.00208333351634776 fl oz (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to fl oz (UK):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.00208333351634776 fl oz (UK) = 0.0312500027452165 fl oz (UK)
Minim (Uk) to Fluid Ounce (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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.