What is the minim (US) unit?

The minim (US) is a traditional apothecary unit of liquid volume equal to 1/480 of a US fluid ounce, approximately 61.6115 microliters, used historically in pharmacy and medicine.

What does cc mean in volume measurement?

Cc stands for cubic centimeter (cm³), a metric volume unit representing a cube with 1-centimeter sides, exactly equal to 1 milliliter.

Why do I need to convert minim (US) to cc?

Conversion helps translate historical liquid dosages measured in minim to modern metric units used in medical and laboratory settings for accurate dosing and preparation.

Convert Minim (US) to Cubic Centimeters (cc, cm³) Easily

Use this online volume converter to translate minim (US), a traditional apothecary liquid measure, into cubic centimeters (cc or cm³). Perfect for historical medical dose conversions and pharmaceutical preparations.

Minim (US)

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Minim (US) to Cc [cc, cm^3] Conversion Table

Minim (US)	Cc [cc, cm^3]

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Minim (US) to Cc [cc, cm^3] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms volumes measured in minim (US), a historical apothecary unit, into cubic centimeters (cc or cm³), a modern metric volume unit commonly used in medicine and laboratories.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value measured in minim (US).
Select minim (US) as the starting unit and cc (cubic centimeter) as the target unit.
Submit the values to get the equivalent volume in cubic centimeters.
Use the results to interpret historic prescriptions or prepare modern doses accurately.

Key Features

Converts minim (US), a traditional liquid volume unit, to cubic centimeters (cc, cm³).
Supports understanding of historical medical dosages and pharmaceutical compounding.
Browser-based, easy-to-use interface suitable for pharmacists, historians, and healthcare professionals.
Provides precise conversion based on established unit relationships.

Examples

Convert 10 minim (US): 10 × 0.0616115199 = 0.616115199 cc
Convert 100 minim (US): 100 × 0.0616115199 = 6.16115199 cc

Common Use Cases

Translating liquid doses from historical apothecary prescriptions into metric volumes.
Interpreting small volume dosages in old medical records and compounding formulas.
Converting volume units for laboratory reagents and small liquid samples.
Measuring medical injections and syringe volumes in cubic centimeters.

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check units to ensure correct conversion from minim (US) to cc.
Use this tool primarily for interpreting historical or pharmaceutical documents.
Avoid application in modern dosing without professional consultation due to obsolescence of minim.
Be cautious of minor rounding differences when dealing with very small liquid volumes.

Limitations

Minim (US) is an outdated unit rarely used in current medical practice.
Conversion results mainly serve historical interpretation rather than modern standard use.
Small rounding differences may affect precision in tiny volume calculations.
Incorrect unit conversion can lead to medication dosing errors if used improperly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minim (US) unit?: The minim (US) is a traditional apothecary unit of liquid volume equal to 1/480 of a US fluid ounce, approximately 61.6115 microliters, used historically in pharmacy and medicine.
What does cc mean in volume measurement?: Cc stands for cubic centimeter (cm³), a metric volume unit representing a cube with 1-centimeter sides, exactly equal to 1 milliliter.
Why do I need to convert minim (US) to cc?: Conversion helps translate historical liquid dosages measured in minim to modern metric units used in medical and laboratory settings for accurate dosing and preparation.

Key Terminology

Minim (US): A traditional apothecary liquid volume unit used in pharmacy, equal to 1/480 of a US fluid ounce.
Cubic Centimeter (cc, cm³): A metric volume unit representing the space of a cube measuring 1 centimeter on each side, identical to 1 milliliter.
Apothecary Unit: Historical system of units used in pharmacy and medicine for measuring small liquid doses.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does 1 minim (US) approximately equal in cubic centimeters?

0.0616 cc

0.00616 cc

0.616 cc

Which unit is exactly equal to 1 cubic centimeter?

Minim (US)

Milliliter

Fluid dram (US)

Why is converting minim (US) to cc important?

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