What is a minim (UK)?

A minim (UK) is an old British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or about 59.19 microliters.

Why convert minim (UK) to microliters?

Converting to microliters translates historic liquid volumes into modern metric units used in scientific, medical, and laboratory contexts.

Are the minim (UK) and US minim the same?

No, there are differences between UK and US minims, so it's important to use the correct unit when converting volumes.

How to Convert from Minim (UK) to Microliter [µL]?

Convert historic liquid volumes from minim (UK) to modern microliters [µL] with ease, enabling accurate translation of old pharmaceutical measurements into metric units for scientific and medical use.

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What Is This Tool?

This volume unit converter transforms measurements from the historic minim (UK), used in the British imperial system, into microliters (µL), a common metric unit for very small liquid volumes in scientific fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in minim (UK) that you want to convert.
Select minim (UK) as the source unit and microliter [µL] as the target unit.
Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent volume in microliters.

Key Features

Converts minim (UK), an old British apothecaries' volume unit, into microliters [µL].
Provides exact conversion based on the defined relationship: 1 Minim (UK) equals approximately 59.19 µL.
Supports translation of historic liquid measurements into modern metric units for lab and medical use.

Examples

Convert 3 Minims (UK) to microliters: 3 × 59.19 µL = approximately 177.58 µL.
Convert 0.5 Minim (UK) to microliters: 0.5 × 59.19 µL = approximately 29.60 µL.

Common Use Cases

Translating historic pharmaceutical prescriptions for accurate modern dosing.
Interpreting or calibrating antique medical droppers for historical recipe reproduction.
Archival or forensic research that requires converting old medical measurements to metric units.
Molecular biology and clinical assays demanding precise small-volume measurements.
Pharmaceutical research and diagnostic test preparations needing accurate volume conversion.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify whether your source data uses UK or US minims to avoid conversion errors.
Use this tool to convert historic volumes but prefer modern metric units like microliters for high-precision work.
Apply conversions carefully when working with archival or forensic documents to maintain contextual accuracy.

Limitations

Minim (UK) is a historic unit with some variability and less precision, so conversions are approximate.
High-precision applications should rely on modern volumetric units like microliters rather than minims.
Differences between UK and US minims can affect results if not accounted for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a minim (UK)?: A minim (UK) is an old British apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or about 59.19 microliters.
Why convert minim (UK) to microliters?: Converting to microliters translates historic liquid volumes into modern metric units used in scientific, medical, and laboratory contexts.
Are the minim (UK) and US minim the same?: No, there are differences between UK and US minims, so it's important to use the correct unit when converting volumes.

Key Terminology

Minim (UK): A historic British unit of liquid volume used in apothecaries, equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or about 59.19 microliters.
Microliter [µL]: A metric unit of volume equal to one millionth of a litre, commonly used to measure very small liquid volumes in science and medicine.
Imperial Fluid Ounce: A British unit of volume from which the minim (UK) is derived as a fraction.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 Minim (UK) equal in microliters?

Approximately 59.19 µL

Approximately 100 µL

Approximately 10 µL

Why is converting from minim (UK) to microliter useful?

To apply modern metric units to historic liquid volumes

To calculate weights from volumes

To convert temperature units

Which is true about the minim (UK)?

It is a precise modern unit

It is a historic unit with variability

It measures weight

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