What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms liquid volume values from minim (US), a traditional apothecary measure, into picoliter [pL], a metric unit used for extremely small volumes in scientific and engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in minim (US) that you wish to convert
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Select minim (US) as the source unit and picoliter [pL] as the target unit
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Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent volume in picoliters
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Use the results to interpret historical measurements or support micro-scale applications
Key Features
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Converts from minim (US) to picoliter [pL] accurately
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Supports translating historical apothecary units to modern metric volumes
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Useful for pharmaceutical compounding and microfluidic volume conversions
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Browser-based and easy to use without software installation
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Provides example conversions for clarity
Examples
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2 Minim (US) converts to 123223039.84375 Picoliter [pL]
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0.5 Minim (US) converts to 30805759.9609375 Picoliter [pL]
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting old apothecary prescriptions and pharmacopoeias
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Assisting microfluidics research by expressing volumes in picoliters
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Estimating cellular and subcellular volumes in biological studies
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Specifying precise droplet sizes in inkjet printing and micro-dispensing
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool when working with historical or pharmaceutical liquid measurements
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Verify context to ensure conversion suits scientific or compounding requirements
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Consider instrumentation precision when translating to picoliter scale
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Use provided examples to check conversion outputs for accuracy
Limitations
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Minim (US) is a historical unit and less common today, so exact values may vary slightly
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Rounding or regional differences can affect equivalence accuracy
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Picoliter scale measurements require advanced tools beyond simple conversion
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Conversion may not capture precision needed for all practical volumetric uses
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a minim (US)?
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A minim (US) is a traditional apothecaries' unit of liquid volume used historically in pharmacy equal to approximately 61.6115 microliters.
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What does picoliter [pL] measure?
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A picoliter is a metric unit for extremely small volumes, equal to 10⁻¹² liters, used commonly in microfluidics and biological research.
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Why convert minim (US) to picoliter [pL]?
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Conversion allows interpretation of old pharmaceutical units into modern metric units suitable for precise scientific applications like microfluidics and cell biology.
Key Terminology
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Minim (US)
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A historical liquid volume unit used in pharmacy, equal to about 1/60 of a US fluid dram.
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Picoliter [pL]
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A metric volume unit representing 10⁻¹² liters, applied for extremely small liquid measurements.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate volume from minim (US) to picoliter [pL], defined as 1 Minim (US) = 61611519.921875 Picoliter.