Convert minim (US) to teaspoon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to teaspoon (UK) [tsp (UK)], or Convert teaspoon (UK) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Teaspoon (Uk)
1 min (US) = 0.0104084273407994 tsp (UK)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to tsp (UK):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.0104084273407994 tsp (UK) = 0.156126410111991 tsp (UK)
Minim (Us) to Teaspoon (Uk) 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.
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.