Convert Fluid Drams to Minims
Convert Fluid Drams (fl dr) to Minims (min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
min = fl dr × 60
About Fluid Drams
A fluid dram (fl dr, also 'drachm') = 1/8 fl oz ≈ 3.697 mL. Used by apothecaries for precise medicinal compounding; a fluid dram divided into 60 minims. Largely superseded by millilitres but still appears in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical medical literature. 1 fl dr ≈ 3.697 mL.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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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
| Fluid Drams (fl dr) | Minims (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 fl dr | 60 min |
| 2 fl dr | 120 min |
| 5 fl dr | 300 min |
| 10 fl dr | 600 min |
| 25 fl dr | 1500 min |
| 50 fl dr | 3000 min |
| 100 fl dr | 6000 min |