Convert minim (US) to cup (metric)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to cup (metric) [cup (metric)], or Convert cup (metric) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Cup (Metric)
1 min (US) = 0.0002464460796 cup (metric)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to cup (metric):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.0002464460796 cup (metric) = 0.003696691194 cup (metric)
Minim (Us) to Cup (Metric) 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.
Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.