Convert minim (US) to exaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to exaliter [EL], or Convert exaliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Exaliter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-23 EL
Example: convert 15 min (US) to EL:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-23 EL = 9.241727985e-22 EL
Minim (Us) to Exaliter 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.
Exaliter
An exaliter (EL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^18 liters, used to measure extremely large quantities of liquid.
History/Origin
The exaliter was introduced as part of the metric system's extended prefixes to facilitate measurement of vast volumes, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its enormous size.
Current Use
The exaliter is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as astrophysics and large-scale environmental studies, where measuring extremely large volumes is necessary.