What Is This Tool?
This converter changes volumes measured in centiliters, a metric unit, into US minims, an older apothecary unit used mainly in pharmacy and historical medical measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value you wish to convert in centiliters.
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Select 'centiliter [cL]' as the starting unit.
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Choose 'minim (US)' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the result in minims.
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Use the provided examples as a reference to verify conversions.
Key Features
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Converts centiliters (cL) to US minims accurately.
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Supports understanding of traditional pharmaceutical volume units.
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Ideal for interpreting historical medical and prescription data.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
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Provides clear volume conversion formulas and examples.
Examples
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Convert 2 cL to minims: 2 × 162.3073089688 = 324.6146179376 Minim (US)
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Convert 0.5 cL to minims: 0.5 × 162.3073089688 = 81.1536544844 Minim (US)
Common Use Cases
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Translating metric liquid volumes into traditional apothecary units.
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Pharmaceutical compounding and interpreting historical prescriptions.
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Analyzing doses in historical medical records.
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Converting small liquid measures in clinical or laboratory settings.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit selection carefully to ensure correct conversion.
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Use this tool when dealing with legacy medical or pharmacy data.
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Understand that minims are suitable for very small doses compared to centiliters.
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Consider the historical context of minim usage before applying conversions in modern contexts.
Limitations
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The minim (US) is mostly obsolete and mainly used for historical reference.
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Conversion involves approximations because of minim’s fractional relationship to fluid drams and ounces.
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Minims measure very small doses, while centiliters are larger volume units, so precision requirements vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a centiliter?
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A centiliter (cL) is a metric volume unit equal to one hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters.
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What is a minim (US)?
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The minim (US) is a traditional apothecary unit that equals 1/60 of a US fluid dram, used historically in pharmacy for measuring very small liquid doses.
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Why convert from centiliters to minims?
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Converting from centiliters to minims helps interpret historical medical records, pharmaceutical compounding, and prescriptions that refer to older units.
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Is the minim still used today?
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The minim (US) is largely obsolete and mainly referenced in historical or pharmaceutical contexts.
Key Terminology
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Centiliter (cL)
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A metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter, commonly used for small liquid measures.
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Minim (US)
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A traditional apothecary unit of liquid volume, equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram, used historically in pharmacy for very small doses.
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Apothecary Units
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A system of measurement used historically in pharmacy for dosing medications in small volumes or weights.