Convert tablespoon (US) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (US) [tbsp (US)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to tablespoon (US).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Us) to Minim (Uk)
1 tbsp (US) = 249.802259119347 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 tbsp (US) to min (UK):
15 tbsp (US) = 15 × 249.802259119347 min (UK) = 3747.03388679021 min (UK)
Tablespoon (Us) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Us)
A tablespoon (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 1/16 of a cup or 3 teaspoons, commonly used in cooking and recipes.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional measurement system used in the United States, evolving from the household spoon. Its standardized size was established to facilitate consistent cooking and baking measurements.
Current Use
Today, the tablespoon (US) is widely used in cooking, baking, and nutritional labeling to measure ingredients accurately in the United States and other countries that adopt the US customary system.
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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.