Convert Gallons to Minims
Convert Gallons (gal) to Minims (min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
min = gal × 61440
About Gallons
A US gallon (gal) = 4 quarts = 128 fl oz ≈ 3.785 L. Gasoline, milk, water, paint, and pesticides are sold by the gallon in the US. About 20% smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) - a critical difference when comparing fuel economy across the Atlantic. 1 US gal = 3.785 L = 4 qt = 128 fl oz.
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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
| Gallons (gal) | Minims (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 61440 min |
| 2 gal | 122880 min |
| 5 gal | 307200 min |
| 10 gal | 614400 min |
| 25 gal | 1536000 min |
| 50 gal | 3072000 min |
| 100 gal | 6144000 min |