What is a minim (UK)?

The minim (UK) is a historic British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or 1/480 of an imperial fluid ounce, approximately 0.05919 milliliters.

How does cc relate to milliliters?

One cubic centimeter (cc or cm³) is exactly equal to one milliliter (mL), commonly used interchangeably in medical and scientific fields.

Why convert minim (UK) to cc?

Converting minim (UK) to cc enables accurate translation of historic liquid volumes into modern metric units for pharmaceutical, forensic, archival, and laboratory work.

How to Convert from Minim (UK) to Cc [cc, cm^3]

Learn how to convert volume measurements from the historic UK minim to the modern cubic centimeter unit (cc or cm³) with accurate conversion details, practical examples, and common applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool helps you convert volumes from the historic apothecaries' unit minim (UK) into cubic centimeters (cc or cm³). It bridges old British liquid volume measurements with modern metric units, useful for various scientific and historical applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value measured in minim (UK) into the input field.
Select minim (UK) as the source unit and cc [cc, cm³] as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume expressed in cubic centimeters.
Review the output to apply modern measurements to historical or practical contexts.

Key Features

Converts minim (UK), a British apothecary liquid volume unit, to cubic centimeters (cc/cm³).
Applies to volume measurements used in pharmaceutical history and medical dosing.
Offers precise conversions reflecting the exact relationship: 1 minim (UK) equals approximately 0.05919 cc.
Supports interpretation of antique medical, forensic, and archival records.
Displays example conversions for quick reference and ease of use.

Examples

10 minim (UK) converts to 0.591938802 cc.
100 minim (UK) converts to 5.91938802 cc.

Common Use Cases

Translating historic pharmaceutical prescriptions into current metric units.
Calibrating and interpreting antique liquid dosing devices and medical equipment.
Conducting archival or forensic analysis of old medical formulations.
Measuring engine displacement expressed in cubic centimeters.
Handling laboratory reagent volumes where cc and milliliters are equivalent.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the context of use relates to historic or metric volume conversion for clarity.
Double-check conversions when dealing with antique documents to account for measurement standards of their time.
Use precise input values for accurate conversion results.
Remember that 1 cc equals exactly 1 milliliter, simplifying volume measurement interpretations.

Limitations

The minim (UK) is a historic and non-SI unit, so measurements may vary depending on older standards.
Rounding differences can affect precision when converting historical volumes.
This unit is rarely used in modern practice except in historical or scientific contexts, so conversions should be applied carefully according to source material.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a minim (UK)?: The minim (UK) is a historic British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or 1/480 of an imperial fluid ounce, approximately 0.05919 milliliters.
How does cc relate to milliliters?: One cubic centimeter (cc or cm³) is exactly equal to one milliliter (mL), commonly used interchangeably in medical and scientific fields.
Why convert minim (UK) to cc?: Converting minim (UK) to cc enables accurate translation of historic liquid volumes into modern metric units for pharmaceutical, forensic, archival, and laboratory work.

Key Terminology

Minim (UK): A historic British unit of liquid volume, equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or 1/480 of an imperial fluid ounce.
Cubic Centimeter (cc, cm³): A volume unit representing the space of a cube with 1-centimeter sides; exactly equal to 1 milliliter.
Apothecaries' Units: Traditional units of measurement used historically in pharmacy to measure liquid volumes and doses.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one minim (UK) approximately equal in cc?

0.05919 cc

1 cc

60 cc

Which modern unit is exactly equal to one cubic centimeter?

Liter

Milliliter

Gallon

In which context is converting minim (UK) to cc most commonly used?

Historic pharmaceutical research

Weather reporting

Construction measurement

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