Convert minim (UK) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Hectoliter
1 min (UK) = 5.91938802e-07 hL
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to hL:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.91938802e-07 hL = 8.87908203e-06 hL
Minim (Uk) to Hectoliter Conversion Table
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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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.