Convert Pipes to Minims
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Minims (min) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
min = pipe × 7741440
About Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
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 Now largely superseded by millilitres, minims survive in traditional compounding recipes, older US pharmacopeias, and historical pharmaceutical literature. 1 min ≈ 0.0616 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Pipes (pipe) | Minims (min) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 7741440 min |
| 2 pipe | 15482900 min |
| 5 pipe | 38707200 min |
| 10 pipe | 77414400 min |
| 25 pipe | 193536000 min |
| 50 pipe | 387072000 min |
| 100 pipe | 774144000 min |