Convert minim (US) to decistere
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to decistere [ds], or Convert decistere to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Decistere
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-07 ds
Example: convert 15 min (US) to ds:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-07 ds = 9.241727985e-06 ds
Minim (Us) to Decistere 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.
Decistere
Decistere (ds) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-tenth of a litre, used primarily in some European countries for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The decistere originated in the metric system as a subunit of the litre, introduced to facilitate smaller volume measurements. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the litre and millilitre units.
Current Use
Today, the decistere is rarely used in everyday measurements but may still appear in historical contexts or specific regional applications within certain European countries.