What Is This Tool?
This tool enables conversion between the US minim, a traditional apothecary unit for small liquid volumes, and the microliter, a modern metric unit widely used in laboratories and medical settings. It helps translate historical liquid measurements into precise metric volumes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in minim (US) you want to convert
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Select the minim (US) as the input unit and microliter [µL] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the converted value in microliters
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Use the provided examples and formula for reference when performing manual conversions
Key Features
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Converts US minim volumes into microliters accurately based on established equivalence
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Supports translation of old pharmaceutical dosages to modern metric units
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Provides formula and examples for easy understanding
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Browser-based and simple to use without any installations
Examples
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2 minims (US) converts to approximately 123.22 microliters [µL]
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0.5 minim (US) converts to roughly 30.81 microliters [µL]
Common Use Cases
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Translating liquid doses from historical apothecary prescriptions into precise metric units
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Interpreting and converting legacy pharmaceutical formulations for modern research
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Ensuring accuracy when working with old medical records that use minim units
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Preparing small-volume liquid doses in pharmaceutical and clinical laboratory environments
Tips & Best Practices
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Always double-check conversions when working with historical dosage instructions
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Use this converter when handling archival or legacy liquid measure data for accuracy
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Refer to the exact formula for manual calculations to avoid errors
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Recognize that minim (US) is rarely used today and converting helps update to metric standards
Limitations
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The minim (US) is an outdated unit rarely used in current practice
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Conversions may be necessary mainly for historical or legacy pharmaceutical materials
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Rounding differences may appear due to traditional approximations relative to fluid drams and ounces
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a minim (US) used for?
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The minim (US) is a traditional apothecary unit of liquid volume formerly used for measuring very small liquid doses mainly in pharmacy and medicine.
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How many microliters are in one minim (US)?
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One minim (US) is approximately equal to 61.6115 microliters.
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Why convert from minim (US) to microliters?
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Converting from minim (US) to microliters allows modern pharmacists and researchers to interpret and prepare liquid doses accurately using current metric standards.
Key Terminology
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Minim (US)
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A traditional apothecary liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram or about 61.61 microliters, used historically in pharmacy.
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Microliter [µL]
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A metric unit of volume equal to one millionth of a litre or one cubic millimetre, used widely in laboratories and medical testing.