Convert minim (US) to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Cup (Uk)
1 min (US) = 0.000216842254582928 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to cup (UK):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.000216842254582928 cup (UK) = 0.00325263381874392 cup (UK)
Minim (Us) to Cup (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.