Convert Minims to Deciliters
Convert Minims (min) to Deciliters (dL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
dL = min × 0.0006161151992
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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 Deciliters
A deciliter (dL) = 0.1 L = 100 mL - the universal blood-test reporting unit: blood glucose in mg/dL, haemoglobin in g/dL, cholesterol in mg/dL, BAC in g/dL. Normal fasting glucose <100 mg/dL; dangerous BAC >0.3 g/dL. Also the primary volumetric cooking unit in Scandinavian recipes (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland). 1 dL = 0.1 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Minims (min) | Deciliters (dL) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 0.000616115 dL |
| 2 min | 0.00123223 dL |
| 5 min | 0.00308058 dL |
| 10 min | 0.00616115 dL |
| 25 min | 0.0154029 dL |
| 50 min | 0.0308058 dL |
| 100 min | 0.0616115 dL |