Convert minim (UK) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Megaliter
1 min (UK) = 5.91938802e-11 ML
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to ML:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.91938802e-11 ML = 8.87908203e-10 ML
Minim (Uk) to Megaliter Conversion Table
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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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.