What is a minim (US)?

The minim (US) is a traditional apothecaries' liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram or about 61.6115 microliters, once used for small medical doses.

How does minim (UK) differ from minim (US)?

Minim (UK) is a British historic unit equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram, approximately 59.19 microliters, slightly different in size from the US minim.

Why would I convert minim (US) to minim (UK)?

Converting these units is important when interpreting or compounding liquid doses from historical medical documents or prescriptions originating in different countries.

Are these measurements still used today?

No, both are obsolete and replaced by metric units, so conversions are mostly for historical or academic purposes.

Can I use this tool for modern pharmaceutical compounding?

It is mainly suited for interpreting older units; modern compounding typically uses metric units for accuracy.

How to Convert from Minim (US) to Minim (UK)?

Convert liquid volume measurements from minim (US) to minim (UK) using this online unit converter. Ideal for historical pharmaceutical doses, archival research, and precise compounding.

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Minim (US) to Minim (UK) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change volumes measured in minim (US), a small traditional apothecaries' unit, into minim (UK), another historic volume unit used in British apothecary practices. It's designed for accurate interpretation of old medical prescriptions and compounding instructions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in minim (US) you want to convert
Select minim (US) as the input unit and minim (UK) as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in minim (UK)
Use the results for historical dose interpretation or pharmaceutical compounding

Key Features

Converts liquid volumes between minim (US) and minim (UK) units accurately
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Supports historical and pharmaceutical volume conversions
Ideal for researchers handling old medical or pharmacy records
Includes examples demonstrating typical conversions

Examples

5 minim (US) equals approximately 5.204 minim (UK)
10 minim (US) equals approximately 10.408 minim (UK)

Common Use Cases

Translating liquid medicine volumes in historic US prescriptions to British units
Pharmaceutical compounding where traditional units need precise conversion
Analyzing archival or forensic medical records involving apothecaries' measures
Museum conservation projects involving old dosing equipment or formulas

Tips & Best Practices

Consider the small volume sizes involved when interpreting results
Be aware this converter is intended for historical or academic contexts
Use specialized equipment if precise measurement of these small units is needed
Cross-check conversions if applying results for pharmaceutical compounding
Keep in mind minor differences may exist due to historical rounding standards

Limitations

Both minim (US) and minim (UK) are now obsolete, replaced by metric units
Conversions are mainly relevant for historical, archival, or academic research
Small measurement volumes require careful handling and sometimes special tools
Possible minor discrepancies due to different historical standards and rounding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a minim (US)?: The minim (US) is a traditional apothecaries' liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram or about 61.6115 microliters, once used for small medical doses.
How does minim (UK) differ from minim (US)?: Minim (UK) is a British historic unit equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram, approximately 59.19 microliters, slightly different in size from the US minim.
Why would I convert minim (US) to minim (UK)?: Converting these units is important when interpreting or compounding liquid doses from historical medical documents or prescriptions originating in different countries.
Are these measurements still used today?: No, both are obsolete and replaced by metric units, so conversions are mostly for historical or academic purposes.
Can I use this tool for modern pharmaceutical compounding?: It is mainly suited for interpreting older units; modern compounding typically uses metric units for accuracy.

Key Terminology

Minim (US): A historical US apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram or about 61.6115 microliters.
Minim (UK): A British historic apothecaries' unit of liquid volume equal to 1/60 of an imperial fluid dram or approximately 59.19 microliters.
Apothecaries' Unit: Traditional units of measurement used by pharmacists for compounding and dosing medicines.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the minim (US) traditionally used to measure?

Small dry weights

Small liquid volumes

Temperature

Which unit is slightly larger: minim (US) or minim (UK)?

Minim (UK)

Minim (US)

They are the same size

Why is converting minim (US) to minim (UK) important?

For historical dose interpretation

For measuring dry ingredients

For modern liquid measurements

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