Convert minim (US) to dekastere
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to dekastere [das], or Convert dekastere to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Dekastere
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-09 das
Example: convert 15 min (US) to das:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-09 das = 9.241727985e-08 das
Minim (Us) to Dekastere 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.
Dekastere
A dekastere (das) is a unit of volume equal to ten liters, primarily used in certain European measurement systems.
History/Origin
The dekastere originated in traditional European measurement systems and was used historically for measuring larger quantities of liquids, especially in trade and agriculture. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the dekastere is rarely used and has been largely replaced by standard metric units such as liters. It may still be encountered in historical contexts or specific regional applications.