Convert minim (US) to teaspoon (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to teaspoon (US) [tsp (US)], or Convert teaspoon (US) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Teaspoon (Us)
1 min (US) = 0.012499998965291 tsp (US)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to tsp (US):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.012499998965291 tsp (US) = 0.187499984479365 tsp (US)
Minim (Us) to Teaspoon (Us) 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.
Teaspoon (Us)
A teaspoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 4.928 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, later standardized as a unit of measurement in cooking and recipes, with its current volume defined in the US in the 19th century.
Current Use
The teaspoon (US) is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients, and is a standard unit in the US customary measurement system for volume.