Convert minim (UK) to cubic kilometer
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to cubic kilometer [km^3], or Convert cubic kilometer to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Cubic Kilometer
1 min (UK) = 5.91938802e-17 km^3
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to km^3:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.91938802e-17 km^3 = 8.87908203e-16 km^3
Minim (Uk) to Cubic Kilometer 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.