What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to translate volume units from cubic centimeters (cc or cm³) into the historic British minim (UK). It is designed to help with pharmaceutical compounding, historic dosage interpretation, and archival research by converting modern volumes to traditional apothecaries' measures.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cubic centimeters (cc or cm³).
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Select the target unit as minim (UK) from the drop-down menu.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent minim (UK) volume.
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Review results for historic volume interpretation or record-keeping.
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Use the output for pharmaceutical compounding or historical study tasks.
Key Features
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Converts cc (cm³) units to the minim (UK), a historic British liquid volume unit.
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Uses exact conversion factor: 1 cc equals 16.8936382694 minim (UK).
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Supports understanding and reproducing historic pharmaceutical volumes.
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Ideal for museum, forensic, and academic research involving antique medical records.
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Simple and user-friendly interface for quick volume conversion.
Examples
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5 cc converts to approximately 84.468 Minim (UK).
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0.1 cc converts to approximately 1.689 Minim (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Translating modern injection or laboratory volumes into historic apothecaries' units.
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Assisting in the recreation or study of antique medicine dosing equipment.
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Converting volume data for archival or forensic analysis of vintage medical records.
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Supporting academic research on historic pharmaceutical formulations.
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Calibrating old droppers and dosing tools in a museum or restoration setting.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify that the volume entered is in cubic centimeters before converting.
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Remember that the minim (UK) is a historic unit and may differ from American minim.
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Use the conversion results to aid understanding but consult experts for medical applications.
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Cross-reference converted measurements with historic standards when possible.
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Take care to avoid confusion with similar units by confirming unit systems.
Limitations
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Minim (UK) is a non-SI, historical unit, so precision might be limited by historical measurement variations.
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Differences exist between UK and American minim units; conversion applies only to minim (UK).
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Rounding or measurement standards in historic units can affect exact equivalence.
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Tool does not provide scientific or clinical advice for dosing or medical use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cubic centimeter (cc) unit?
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The cubic centimeter (cc or cm³) is a volume unit representing a cube with sides of 1 centimeter. It is exactly equal to 1 milliliter.
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What is the minim (UK) used for?
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The minim (UK) is a historic British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume, mainly used in historic pharmaceutical prescriptions and the study or reproduction of antique medical dosing.
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Can I use this converter for modern medical dosing?
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This converter is intended for historic and academic use. For modern medical dosing, standard SI units such as milliliters should be used, and professional medical advice sought.
Key Terminology
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Cc [cc, cm^3]
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A cubic centimeter or cc is a unit of volume equivalent to a cube measuring 1 centimeter on each side, equal exactly to 1 milliliter.
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Minim (UK)
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The minim (UK) is a historic British liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram, approximately 0.05919 milliliters.
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Apothecaries' Units
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A system of weights and measures historically used by pharmacists for compounding medicines, including units like minim and fluid dram.