What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert liquid volumes from the historic British unit minim (UK) to the standardized metric teaspoon. It supports translation of old pharmaceutical and culinary measurements into modern metric units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in minim (UK) units you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit as metric teaspoons.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in teaspoons.
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Use the result to interpret historic measurements or modernize old recipes accurately.
Key Features
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Converts minim (UK), a liquid volume unit used historically in British apothecaries, into metric teaspoons.
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Uses an exact conversion rate to translate volumes based on established definitions.
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Supports accurate interpretation of old medical prescriptions, recipes, and archival records.
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Browser-based and easy to use without any specialized software.
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Applicable in pharmaceutical history, museum curation, forensic science, and culinary contexts.
Examples
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10 Minim (UK) converts to approximately 0.1184 Teaspoon (metric).
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50 Minim (UK) converts to approximately 0.5919 Teaspoon (metric).
Common Use Cases
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Reproducing historic pharmaceutical dosages in modern metric units.
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Interpreting antique medical droppers and compounding equipment.
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Converting archival medical documentation for research or forensic analysis.
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Measuring ingredients in cooking recipes that use historic British units.
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Standardizing serving sizes on food and nutrition labels.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the source of the historic measurements for context and precision.
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Consider the potential variability in the minim (UK) due to antique standards.
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Use the standardized metric teaspoon definition to avoid confusion with other teaspoon sizes.
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Apply conversions carefully when working with very small volumes to minimize rounding impacts.
Limitations
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Minim (UK) is a legacy measurement and may have slight volume variations from its original standards.
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Metric teaspoon volume is fixed at exactly 5 mL, which may differ from other non-metric teaspoons.
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Conversion results should be used with awareness of potential rounding errors in very small quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a minim (UK)?
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The minim (UK) is a historic British apothecaries’ unit for measuring liquid volume, equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or around 0.05919 milliliters.
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How much volume is one metric teaspoon?
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One metric teaspoon is defined exactly as 5 milliliters and is used alongside metric units to standardize small volume measurements.
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Why convert minim (UK) to metric teaspoons?
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This conversion helps translate old pharmaceutical and recipe volumes into modern terms, supporting accurate reproduction and interpretation of historical data.
Key Terminology
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Minim (UK)
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A historic British apothecaries' liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or approximately 0.05919 milliliters.
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Metric Teaspoon
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A culinary volume unit defined exactly as 5 milliliters, widely used in metric measurement contexts to standardize small quantities.
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Conversion Rate
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The ratio used to convert one unit of measurement to another—in this case, 1 Minim (UK) equals 0.011838776 Teaspoon (metric).