What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to change volume values from milliliters, a metric unit commonly used in laboratories and healthcare, into the US minim, a traditional apothecaries' liquid volume measurement used in historical medical contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in milliliters you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as minim (US) from the dropdown list.
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Click the convert button to get the volume in minims instantly.
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Use provided examples as guides for typical conversions.
Key Features
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Converts volume from milliliters to US minims quickly and accurately.
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Offers conversion suitable for historical and pharmaceutical reference needs.
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Web-based tool accessible from any browser without software installation.
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Includes conversion formula and example calculations for clarity.
Examples
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5 milliliters equals 81.15365 minim (US).
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0.1 milliliter equals 1.62307 minim (US).
Common Use Cases
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Translating and interpreting older medical dosage instructions using apothecary units.
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Assisting pharmacists in converting liquid medication doses to traditional units.
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Referencing historical pharmaceutical conversion tables in medical research or compounding.
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Converting volume units in laboratories dealing with both metric and apothecary systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm that you are converting to the US minim, as other minim units may differ.
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Use this conversion primarily for historical or reference purposes rather than everyday measurements.
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Double-check conversion results when handling complex or critical medication dosages.
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Consult historical medical documentation carefully to ensure correct unit interpretation.
Limitations
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The minim (US) is an outdated unit rarely applied in modern medical practice.
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Conversion precision may be affected by rounding errors due to the small unit size.
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International differences between apothecary units can cause confusion if units are not clearly specified.
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The tool does not support conversions to or from other minim variants or unrelated volume units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the milliliter unit used for?
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Milliliters measure small liquid volumes and are widely used in laboratories, medical dosing, and cooking.
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Why would I need to convert milliliters to US minims?
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Conversion helps interpret or work with historical medical prescriptions or pharmaceutical records that use traditional apothecary units.
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Is the minim still used in modern medicine?
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No, the US minim is mostly an outdated unit now used for historical reference rather than in contemporary practice.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter [mL]
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A metric volume unit equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, used for measuring small liquid volumes.
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Minim (US)
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A traditional US apothecaries' liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram, historically used in pharmacy and medicine.
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Apothecary Unit
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A set of units traditionally used in pharmacy for measuring liquid and solid medicines before metric adoption.