Convert minim (US) to cord
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Cord
1 min (US) = 1.69983616698403e-08 cd
Example: convert 15 min (US) to cd:
15 min (US) = 15 × 1.69983616698403e-08 cd = 2.54975425047605e-07 cd
Minim (Us) to Cord 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.
Cord
A cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood and other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).
History/Origin
The cord originated in North America in the 17th century as a practical measure for stacking firewood, with its size standardized in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
Today, the cord is primarily used in the United States and Canada for selling and purchasing firewood and other bulk materials, with standardized measurements to ensure fair trade.