Convert minim (UK) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Gigaliter
1 min (UK) = 5.91938802e-14 GL
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to GL:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 5.91938802e-14 GL = 8.87908203e-13 GL
Minim (Uk) to Gigaliter 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.