Convert kiloliter to minim (UK)
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to minim (UK) [min (UK)], or Convert minim (UK) to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Minim (Uk)
1 kL = 16893638.2717482 min (UK)
Example: convert 15 kL to min (UK):
15 kL = 15 × 16893638.2717482 min (UK) = 253404574.076223 min (UK)
Kiloliter to Minim (Uk) Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.