Convert minim (UK) to cubic millimeter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to cubic millimeter [mm^3], or Convert cubic millimeter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Cubic Millimeter
1 min (UK) = 59.1938802 mm^3
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to mm^3:
15 min (UK) = 15 Γ 59.1938802 mm^3 = 887.908203 mm^3
Minim (Uk) to Cubic Millimeter 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.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 Millimeter
A cubic millimeter (mm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube measuring 1 millimeter on each side.
History/Origin
The cubic millimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts for precise measurements of small volumes, especially in fields like biology and materials science, as a subdivision of the cubic centimeter and cubic meter units.
Current Use
It is currently used in scientific research, medical measurements, and engineering to quantify small volumes accurately, particularly in microscopy, microfluidics, and material testing.