Convert minim (US) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Cubic Centimeter
1 min (US) = 0.0616115199 cm^3
Example: convert 15 min (US) to cm^3:
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.0616115199 cm^3 = 0.9241727985 cm^3
Minim (Us) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).