Convert teaspoon (UK) to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to teaspoon (UK).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Uk) to Minim (Uk)
1 tsp (UK) = 99.9999996621272 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 tsp (UK) to min (UK):
15 tsp (UK) = 15 × 99.9999996621272 min (UK) = 1499.99999493191 min (UK)
Teaspoon (Uk) to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Uk)
A teaspoon (UK) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in cooking, equivalent to approximately 5.92 milliliters.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated as a small spoon used for stirring tea and measuring ingredients. Its standardized volume has varied historically, but the UK teaspoon is now defined as 5.92 ml, aligning with metric standards.
Current Use
The UK teaspoon is commonly used in recipes and cooking measurements within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary instructions.
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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.