Convert Centiliter (cL) to Minim (US) (minim) instantly.
Centiliter to Minim (US) conversion
1 Centiliter (cL) = 162.30731 Minim (US) (minim). To convert Centiliter to Minim (US), multiply the value by 162.30731.
| Centiliter (cL) | Minim (US) (minim) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162.30731 |
| 2 | 324.61462 |
| 5 | 811.53654 |
| 10 | 1623.0731 |
| 25 | 4057.6827 |
| 50 | 8115.3654 |
| 100 | 16230.731 |
| 1000 | 162307.31 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Minim (US) are in one Centiliter?
One Centiliter (cL) equals 162.30731 Minim (US) (minim).
How do I convert Centiliter to Minim (US)?
To convert Centiliter to Minim (US), multiply the value by 162.30731.
What is 10 Centiliter in Minim (US)?
10 Centiliter = 1623.0731 Minim (US).
About these units
Centiliter (cL)
A centiliter equals 1/100 of a liter and is commonly used in beverage labeling, especially in Europe. Alcohol content, soft drink servings, and cooking measurements often appear in centiliters due to its convenient scale for small but not tiny volumes. Many European recipes also use cL because the metric system simplifies culinary measurement. Bartenders frequently use 2 cL or 4 cL pours for spirits, making the centiliter central to mixology and hospitality industries. The unit's casual everyday adoption shows how cultural preferences influence the popularity of particular metric subdivisions.
Minim (US) (minim)
The US minim is defined as 1/60 of a US fluid dram, approximately 0.0616 mL. Similar to the UK minim, it originated in apothecary practice as a standardized alternative to the inconsistent "drop." Minims were used heavily in 18th–19th century American medicine for dosing tinctures, opiates, essential oils, and concentrated extracts. Although it has disappeared from modern pharmaceutical practice, the minim remains relevant for studying early American medical traditions and the evolution of clinical measurement.