Convert Minims to Gallons
Convert Minims (min) to Gallons (gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gal = min × 1.627604167e-5
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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 Gallons
A US gallon (gal) = 4 quarts = 128 fl oz ≈ 3.785 L. Gasoline, milk, water, paint, and pesticides are sold by the gallon in the US. About 20% smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) - a critical difference when comparing fuel economy across the Atlantic. 1 US gal = 3.785 L = 4 qt = 128 fl oz.
Quick Reference Table
| Minims (min) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 1.628 × 10-5 gal |
| 2 min | 3.255 × 10-5 gal |
| 5 min | 8.138 × 10-5 gal |
| 10 min | 0.00016276 gal |
| 25 min | 0.000406901 gal |
| 50 min | 0.000813802 gal |
| 100 min | 0.0016276 gal |