Convert Minims to Centiliters
Convert Minims (min) to Centiliters (cL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cL = min × 0.006161151992
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Minims (min) | Centiliters (cL) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 0.00616115 cL |
| 2 min | 0.0123223 cL |
| 5 min | 0.0308058 cL |
| 10 min | 0.0616115 cL |
| 25 min | 0.154029 cL |
| 50 min | 0.308058 cL |
| 100 min | 0.616115 cL |