Convert minim (US) to teaspoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)], or Convert teaspoon (metric) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Teaspoon (Metric)
1 min (US) = 0.01232230398 tsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to tsp (metric):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.01232230398 tsp (metric) = 0.1848345597 tsp (metric)
Minim (Us) to Teaspoon (Metric) 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.
Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.