Convert gallon (US) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Minim (Uk)
1 gal (US) = 63949.3773885092 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to min (UK):
15 gal (US) = 15 × 63949.3773885092 min (UK) = 959240.660827637 min (UK)
Gallon (Us) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.
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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.