Convert Minims to Imperial Gallons
Convert Minims (min) to Imperial Gallons (UK gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
UK gal = min × 1.355263972e-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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.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 Imperial Gallons
A US imperial gallon (UK gal) = exactly 8 imperial pints or 10 lb of pure water at 62°F ≈ 4.546 L - about 20% larger than the US liquid gallon (3.785 L). The weight-based definition made it verifiable with simple scales. Still the legal fuel measure in the Cayman Islands and other British Overseas Territories. UK mpg ratings use imperial gallons: 50 UK mpg ≈ 42 US mpg. 1 UK gal ≈ 4.546 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Minims (min) | Imperial Gallons (UK gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 min | 1.355 × 10-5 UK gal |
| 2 min | 2.711 × 10-5 UK gal |
| 5 min | 6.776 × 10-5 UK gal |
| 10 min | 0.000135526 UK gal |
| 25 min | 0.000338816 UK gal |
| 50 min | 0.000677632 UK gal |
| 100 min | 0.00135526 UK gal |