What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform volume values from milliliters, a standard metric unit, into minim (UK), a traditional British apothecaries' liquid volume measurement. It is designed for applications involving historical pharmaceutical formulations and archival research.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in milliliters (mL)
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Select milliliters as the input unit and minim (UK) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in minim (UK)
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Review and apply the result for your specific use case
Key Features
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Converts milliliters (mL) to minim (UK) with a set conversion rate
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Supports volume measurements in both metric and historic British apothecaries' units
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
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Useful for historical medicine, forensic science, and museum research
Examples
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5 mL equals 84.468191347 Minim (UK)
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0.1 mL equals 1.689363827 Minim (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and reproducing old pharmaceutical prescriptions using traditional units
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Calibrating antique medical droppers or dosing equipment
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Conducting archival or forensic analysis of historical medical documents
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Converting small metric volumes to British apothecaries' measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify units before conversion to ensure accuracy in context
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Use this tool primarily for historical or archival purposes
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Consult original source documentation when working with old medical recipes
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Be aware of the limitations related to the historic nature of the minim (UK)
Limitations
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Minim (UK) is a historic and mostly obsolete unit rarely used today
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Conversion precision can be affected by rounding due to approximations
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Modern applications favor metric units for accuracy
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Practical use is generally limited to historical, forensic, or museum contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a milliliter?
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A milliliter (mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, commonly used in laboratories, medicine, cooking, and beverages.
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What is the minim (UK)?
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The minim (UK) is a historic British apothecaries' liquid volume unit equivalent to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram and about 0.05919 mL.
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Why convert milliliters to minim (UK)?
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Conversion is essential for interpreting historical pharmaceutical records, calibrating antique dosing equipment, and performing archival or forensic research involving old medical measurements.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter (mL)
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A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, used to measure small liquid volumes.
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Minim (UK)
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A historic British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume, equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram and approximately 0.05919 milliliters.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed ratio used to convert one unit to another; here, 1 mL equals approximately 16.8936382694 minim (UK).