Convert minim (UK) to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 min (UK) = 0.00394625868 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to tbsp (metric):
15 min (UK) = 15 × 0.00394625868 tbsp (metric) = 0.0591938802 tbsp (metric)
Minim (Uk) to Tablespoon (Metric) 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used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.