Convert minim (US) to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Gill (Us)
1 min (US) = 0.00052083333424913 gi
Example: convert 15 min (US) to gi:
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.00052083333424913 gi = 0.00781250001373695 gi
Minim (Us) to Gill (Us) 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.
Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.