Convert Minims to Cups
Convert Minims (min) to Cups (cup) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cup = min × 0.0002604166667
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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 Cups
A cup = 8 fl oz = 16 tbsp ≈ 236.6 mL - the fundamental unit of American cooking. Almost every US recipe uses cups for dry and liquid ingredients. The US customary cup (236.588 mL) differs from the US legal cup (240 mL, used in nutrition labelling) and the metric cup (Australia/Canada: 250 mL). Kitchen sets come in 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup sizes. 2 cups = 1 US pint.
Quick Reference Table
| Minims (min) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 0.000260417 cup |
| 2 min | 0.000520833 cup |
| 5 min | 0.00130208 cup |
| 10 min | 0.00260417 cup |
| 25 min | 0.00651042 cup |
| 50 min | 0.0130208 cup |
| 100 min | 0.0260417 cup |