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Convert Imperial Minim to Milliliter

Convert imperial minims to milliliters instantly. 1 imperial minim = 0.0591938802 milliliter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Milliliter to Imperial Minim converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Christiyan K G, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Imperial (UK)

Imperial Minim

What is a imperial minim?

An imperial minim is 1/60 of a fluid drachm (≈0.0592 mL).

Origin of the imperial minim

The smallest British apothecaries' fluid unit.

Where it is used

Historical compounding.

When and where it was developed

UK apothecaries' system.

Metric / SI

Milliliter

What is a milliliter?

A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, exactly equal to one cubic centimeter.

Origin of the milliliter

Formed with the SI prefix milli- applied to the liter.

Where it is used

The standard small-volume unit in cooking, medicine and the laboratory.

When and where it was developed

Metric prefix system.

Imperial Minim to Milliliter conversion formula

The relationship between imperial minims and milliliters:

1 min = 0.0591938802 mL
1 mL = 16.8936382694 min

To convert imperial minims to milliliters, multiply the value in imperial minims by 0.0591938802. To reverse, multiply milliliters by 16.8936382694.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in milliliters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Milliliter to Imperial Minim converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert imperial minims to milliliters

  1. Write down the value in imperial minims (min).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0591938802.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in milliliters (mL).
  4. To reverse, multiply the milliliter value by 16.8936382694.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 min to mL:
1 × 0.0591938802 = 0.0591938802 mL

Example 2 — Convert 100 min to mL:
100 × 0.0591938802 = 5.9193880208 mL

Real-world example — Sub-visible-light wavelength

500 imperial minims (the green-yellow visible band) equals 0.5 milliliters — the canonical conversion in optics between wavelength specifications and micron-scale lens-coating thicknesses.

500 min × 0.0591938802 = 29.5969401042 mL

Real-world example — Spanning sub-micron to micron scale

Crossing from imperial minims to milliliters is the everyday workflow of microscopy and semiconductor engineering — a measurement of 1000 imperial minims translates to a much more compact value in milliliters that fits the scale of biological cells and process nodes.

1000 min × 0.0591938802 = 59.1938802083 mL

Imperial Minim to Milliliter conversion table

Standard reference values for converting imperial minims to milliliters:

Imperial Minim [min]Milliliter [mL]
0.010.0005919388
0.10.005919388
10.0591938802
20.1183877604
30.1775816406
40.2367755208
50.295969401
100.5919388021
201.1838776042
301.7758164062
402.3677552083
502.9596940104
1005.9193880208
50029.5969401042
100059.1938802083

Frequently asked questions

How many milliliters is 1 imperial minim?
1 imperial minim equals 0.0591938802 milliliter.
How do I convert imperial minims to milliliters?
Multiply the value in imperial minims by 0.0591938802 to get milliliters.
How do I convert milliliters back to imperial minims?
Multiply the value in milliliters by 16.8936382694, or use the Milliliter to Imperial Minim converter.
How many milliliters is 100 imperial minims?
100 imperial minims equals 5.9193880208 milliliters, because 100 × 0.0591938802 = 5.9193880208.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 min = 0.0591938802 mL) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.