Convert hogshead to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert hogshead [hogshead] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to hogshead.
How to Convert Hogshead to Minim (Uk)
1 hogshead = 4028810.73506649 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 hogshead to min (UK):
15 hogshead = 15 × 4028810.73506649 min (UK) = 60432161.0259974 min (UK)
Hogshead to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Hogshead
A hogshead is a large unit of volume traditionally used for measuring liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits, equivalent to approximately 63 gallons or 238 liters.
History/Origin
The hogshead originated in medieval England as a measurement for large casks or barrels, with its size varying regionally. It was historically used in trade and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Current Use
Today, the hogshead is primarily used in the wine and spirits industries for barrel aging and measurement, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most official contexts.
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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.