Convert minim (US) to petaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to petaliter [PL], or Convert petaliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Petaliter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-20 PL
Example: convert 15 min (US) to PL:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-20 PL = 9.241727985e-19 PL
Minim (Us) to Petaliter 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.
Petaliter
A petaliter (PL) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one quadrillion liters, used primarily in scientific contexts for expressing extremely large volumes.
History/Origin
The petaliter was introduced as part of the extended metric system to facilitate measurements in fields such as astronomy and large-scale environmental studies, gaining recognition in the early 21st century.
Current Use
Currently, the petaliter is used mainly in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and climate science, to quantify vast volumes such as cosmic gas clouds or global water reserves.