Convert Minims to Fluid Drams
Convert Minims (min) to Fluid Drams (fl dr) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
fl dr = min × 0.01666666667
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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 Fluid Drams
A fluid dram (fl dr, also 'drachm') = 1/8 fl oz ≈ 3.697 mL. Used by apothecaries for precise medicinal compounding; a fluid dram divided into 60 minims. Largely superseded by millilitres but still appears in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical medical literature. 1 fl dr ≈ 3.697 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Minims (min) | Fluid Drams (fl dr) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 0.0166667 fl dr |
| 2 min | 0.0333333 fl dr |
| 5 min | 0.0833333 fl dr |
| 10 min | 0.166667 fl dr |
| 25 min | 0.416667 fl dr |
| 50 min | 0.833333 fl dr |
| 100 min | 1.66667 fl dr |