Convert minim (US) to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Pint (Uk)
1 min (US) = 0.000108421108212014 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to pt (UK):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.000108421108212014 pt (UK) = 0.00162631662318022 pt (UK)
Minim (Us) to Pint (Uk) 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.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.