Convert minim (US) to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Megaliter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-11 ML
Example: convert 15 min (US) to ML:
15 min (US) = 15 Γ 6.16115199e-11 ML = 9.241727985e-10 ML
Minim (Us) to Megaliter 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.
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.