Convert ton register to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert ton register [ton reg] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to ton register.
How to Convert Ton Register to Minim (Us)
1 ton reg = 45960311.7176144 min (US)
Example: convert 15 ton reg to min (US):
15 ton reg = 15 × 45960311.7176144 min (US) = 689404675.764215 min (US)
Ton Register to Minim (Us) Conversion Table
| ton register | minim (US) |
|---|
Ton Register
A ton register (ton reg) is a unit of volume used primarily in shipping and cargo measurement, equivalent to 100 cubic feet or approximately 2.83 cubic meters.
History/Origin
The ton register originated in maritime and shipping industries as a measure of a ship's internal volume for regulatory and taxation purposes, evolving from older measurement systems to standardize cargo capacity assessments.
Current Use
Today, the ton register is used mainly in shipping and maritime industries to determine a vessel's cargo capacity, port fees, and regulatory compliance, although it has largely been replaced by other volume measurement units in general use.
Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.