Convert Imperial Gallons to Minims
Convert Imperial Gallons (UK gal) to Minims (min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
min = UK gal × 73786.36342
About Imperial Gallons
A US imperial gallon (UK gal) = exactly 8 imperial pints or 10 lb of pure water at 62°F ≈ 4.546 L - about 20% larger than the US liquid gallon (3.785 L). The weight-based definition made it verifiable with simple scales. Still the legal fuel measure in the Cayman Islands and other British Overseas Territories. UK mpg ratings use imperial gallons: 50 UK mpg ≈ 42 US mpg. 1 UK gal ≈ 4.546 L.
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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
| Imperial Gallons (UK gal) | Minims (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 UK gal | 73786.4 min |
| 2 UK gal | 147573 min |
| 5 UK gal | 368932 min |
| 10 UK gal | 737864 min |
| 25 UK gal | 1844660 min |
| 50 UK gal | 3689320 min |
| 100 UK gal | 7378640 min |