Convert minim (US) to cc
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to cc [cc, cm^3], or Convert cc to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Cc
1 min (US) = 0.0616115199 cc, cm^3
Example: convert 15 min (US) to cc, cm^3:
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.0616115199 cc, cm^3 = 0.9241727985 cc, cm^3
Minim (Us) to Cc 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.
Cc
The cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and medical contexts as a convenient measure of small volumes, especially in fields like medicine and engineering, evolving from the metric system's adoption in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., syringe capacities), automotive engine displacements, and scientific applications, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).