Convert minim (US) to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Kiloliter
1 min (US) = 6.16115199e-08 kL
Example: convert 15 min (US) to kL:
15 min (US) = 15 × 6.16115199e-08 kL = 9.241727985e-07 kL
Minim (Us) to Kiloliter 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.
Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.