Convert Minim (US) (minim) to Dram (dr) instantly.
Minim (US) to Dram conversion
1 Minim (US) (minim) = 0.016666667 Dram (dr). To convert Minim (US) to Dram, multiply the value by 0.016666667.
| Minim (US) (minim) | Dram (dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.016666667 |
| 2 | 0.033333333 |
| 5 | 0.083333333 |
| 10 | 0.16666667 |
| 25 | 0.41666667 |
| 50 | 0.83333333 |
| 100 | 1.6666667 |
| 1000 | 16.666667 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Dram are in one Minim (US)?
One Minim (US) (minim) equals 0.016666667 Dram (dr).
How do I convert Minim (US) to Dram?
To convert Minim (US) to Dram, multiply the value by 0.016666667.
What is 10 Minim (US) in Dram?
10 Minim (US) = 0.16666667 Dram.
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.
Dram (dr)
The fluid dram is a small historical unit equal to 1/8 of a US fluid ounce or 3.6967 mL (US), with slightly different imperial values. It originated in apothecaries and early pharmaceutical texts, where drams measured potent liquid medicines, tinctures, and extracts. In daily life, drams appeared in old cocktail recipes, medicinal syrups, and household remedies. However, the inconsistency between US and UK drams, along with the rise of the metric system, pushed it out of modern use. Today, the dram survives mostly in whiskey culture—where a "dram" informally means a small pour, not a precise measurement—and in historical studies of medicine.