Convert Centiliters to Minims
Convert Centiliters (cL) to Minims (min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
min = cL × 162.307309
About Centiliters
A centiliter (cL) = 0.01 L = 10 mL. Standard small-drink unit on menus and bottle labels across continental Europe. French wine pours: 15 cL (half-glass) or 25 cL; a European spirits shot = 4 cL (40 mL). EU Packaging Directive mandates cL or mL labelling on all pre-packaged beverages. 1 cL = 0.01 L = 10 mL.
About Minims
A minim (min) is the smallest US apothecary unit = 1/480 fl oz ≈ 0.0616 mL, defined as approximately one drop of water. 60 minims = one fluid dram; 480 minims = one fluid ounce. Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Centiliters (cL) | Minims (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 cL | 162.307 min |
| 2 cL | 324.615 min |
| 5 cL | 811.537 min |
| 10 cL | 1623.07 min |
| 25 cL | 4057.68 min |
| 50 cL | 8115.37 min |
| 100 cL | 16230.7 min |