Convert minim (US) to tablespoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)], or Convert tablespoon (metric) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Tablespoon (Metric)
1 min (US) = 0.00410743466 tbsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 min (US) to tbsp (metric):
15 min (US) = 15 × 0.00410743466 tbsp (metric) = 0.0616115199 tbsp (metric)
Minim (Us) to Tablespoon (Metric) 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.
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.