Convert cubic yard to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Minim (Us)
1 yd^3 = 12409284.1605097 min (US)
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to min (US):
15 yd^3 = 15 × 12409284.1605097 min (US) = 186139262.407646 min (US)
Cubic Yard to Minim (Us) Conversion Table
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Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.
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.