Convert minim (UK) to quart (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to quart (UK) [qt (UK)], or Convert quart (UK) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Quart (Uk)
1 min (UK) = 5.2083333326001e-05 qt (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to qt (UK):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.2083333326001e-05 qt (UK) = 0.000781249999890015 qt (UK)
Minim (Uk) to Quart (Uk) Conversion Table
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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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.