Convert fluid ounce (US) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Minim (Uk)
1 fl oz (US) = 499.604518238695 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to min (UK):
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 499.604518238695 min (UK) = 7494.06777358042 min (UK)
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.