Convert Minim (US) (minim) to Centiliter (cL) instantly.
Minim (US) to Centiliter conversion
1 Minim (US) (minim) = 0.006161152 Centiliter (cL). To convert Minim (US) to Centiliter, multiply the value by 0.006161152.
| Minim (US) (minim) | Centiliter (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.006161152 |
| 2 | 0.012322304 |
| 5 | 0.03080576 |
| 10 | 0.06161152 |
| 25 | 0.1540288 |
| 50 | 0.3080576 |
| 100 | 0.6161152 |
| 1000 | 6.161152 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centiliter are in one Minim (US)?
One Minim (US) (minim) equals 0.006161152 Centiliter (cL).
How do I convert Minim (US) to Centiliter?
To convert Minim (US) to Centiliter, multiply the value by 0.006161152.
What is 10 Minim (US) in Centiliter?
10 Minim (US) = 0.06161152 Centiliter.
About these units
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.
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.