Convert minim (US) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Hectoliter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-07 hL
Example: convert 15 min (US) to hL:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-07 hL = 9.241727985e-06 hL
Minim (Us) to Hectoliter 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.
Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.