Convert Minim (US) (minim) to Cup (Metric) (cup) instantly.
Minim (US) to Cup (Metric) conversion
1 Minim (US) (minim) = 0.00024644608 Cup (Metric) (cup). To convert Minim (US) to Cup (Metric), multiply the value by 0.00024644608.
| Minim (US) (minim) | Cup (Metric) (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00024644608 |
| 2 | 0.00049289216 |
| 5 | 0.0012322304 |
| 10 | 0.0024644608 |
| 25 | 0.006161152 |
| 50 | 0.012322304 |
| 100 | 0.024644608 |
| 1000 | 0.24644608 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cup (Metric) are in one Minim (US)?
One Minim (US) (minim) equals 0.00024644608 Cup (Metric) (cup).
How do I convert Minim (US) to Cup (Metric)?
To convert Minim (US) to Cup (Metric), multiply the value by 0.00024644608.
What is 10 Minim (US) in Cup (Metric)?
10 Minim (US) = 0.0024644608 Cup (Metric).
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.
Cup (Metric) (cup)
A metric cup is defined as 250 mL, differing from both the US cup (236.588 mL) and the UK cup (284 mL). Used extensively in Australia, New Zealand, Canada (informally), and some European cooking contexts, the metric cup provides a clean, simple unit that aligns perfectly with decimal scaling. Its adoption reduces confusion in international recipe exchange and demonstrates the value of standardization for global culinary communication.