What is a minim (UK)?

A minim (UK) is a historic British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or approximately 0.05919 mL.

Why does the drop volume vary?

Drops depend on liquid properties like viscosity and dispensing methods, making their volume variable and informal.

Can I use this conversion for precise doses?

No. Due to variability in drop size and historic nature of minim (UK), conversions should be used for approximate purposes and not precise dosing.

How to Convert from Minim (UK) to Drop?

Convert historic minim (UK) volume measurements to the informal drop unit with ease using this online converter designed for pharmaceutical, medical, and archival applications.

Minim (UK)

Drop

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Minim (UK) to Drop Conversion Table

Minim (UK)	Drop

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Minim (UK) to Drop Conversion Table
Minim (UK)	Drop

Explore More Volume Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms volumes measured in minim (UK), an old British apothecary unit, into drops, a common informal volume unit used in medicine and cooking. It helps users interpret historic liquid measurements into practical dosing units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in minim (UK) you wish to convert
Select minim (UK) as the input unit and drop as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in drops
Use the results to assist with dosing, interpretation of old records, or research

Key Features

Converts minim (UK) volumes to drops accurately based on standardized rates
Useful for historical pharmaceutical prescriptions and medical research
Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output steps
Supports understanding and replicating antique dosage instructions

Examples

5 minim (UK) converts to approximately 5.92 drops
10 minim (UK) converts to approximately 11.84 drops

Common Use Cases

Translating historic medicine volumes for modern pharmaceutical compounding
Understanding dosing in antique healthcare formulations
Archival studies and museum curation involving old medical units
Aromatherapy and cooking using drops as informal liquid measures

Tips & Best Practices

Keep in mind that the drop volume can vary based on liquid properties and equipment
Use this converter mainly for approximate conversions due to unit variability
Consult calibrated tools when precise volume measurement is necessary
Consider historical context when applying minim (UK) conversions

Limitations

The drop unit is informal and varies with liquid viscosity and dispenser type
Minim (UK) is a historic unit not widely used in current practice
Conversion values are approximate and may not suit precision applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a minim (UK)?: A minim (UK) is a historic British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or approximately 0.05919 mL.
Why does the drop volume vary?: Drops depend on liquid properties like viscosity and dispensing methods, making their volume variable and informal.
Can I use this conversion for precise doses?: No. Due to variability in drop size and historic nature of minim (UK), conversions should be used for approximate purposes and not precise dosing.

Key Terminology

Minim (UK): A historic British liquid volume unit used in apothecaries, equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or about 0.05919 mL.
Drop: An informal, non-standard volume unit representing a single liquid droplet, typically around 0.05 mL but variable depending on conditions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the minim (UK) primarily used for?

Measuring cooking ingredients.

Historic pharmaceutical liquid measurements.

Modern metric volume measurements.

Why is the drop unit considered informal?

Because it is precisely defined across all liquids.

Because its volume varies with liquid properties and dispensing.

Because it is only used in scientific labs.

What should you be cautious about when using this tool?

That minim (UK) is commonly used in modern medicine.

That the drop size can vary and affect conversion accuracy.

That conversions always provide exact volume results.

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Current Units Converter Online Surface Tension Units Converter Online Volume Charge Density Units Converter Online Prefixes Units Converter Online Illumination Units Converter