Convert hogshead to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert hogshead [hogshead] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to hogshead.
How to Convert Hogshead to Minim (Us)
1 hogshead = 3870719.96255038 min (US)
Example: convert 15 hogshead to min (US):
15 hogshead = 15 × 3870719.96255038 min (US) = 58060799.4382557 min (US)
Hogshead to Minim (Us) 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 (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.