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| Convert from Tablespoon [metric] to minim [US] |
Unit Definition (Tablespoon [metric]) The tablespoon is a unit of volume used in food recipes. Under the metric system the tablespoon has become more or less standardized at 15 milliliters in Britain, Canada, and New Zealand, 20 milliliters in Australia. The metric tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons (4 in Australia). Unit Definition (minim [US]) The minim [US] is a traditional unit of volume used for very small quantities of liquids. In pharmacy, the term drop traditionally meant the same thing as 1 minim. The minim is defined to be 1/60 fluid dram or 1/480 fluid ounce. The U. S. minim is equal to about 0.003 760 cubic inch or 61.610 microliters. The word comes from the Latin minimus, small.
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