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Symbol | Definition |
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≡ | exactly equal |
≈ | approximately equal to |
= | equal to |
digits | indicates that digits repeat infinitely (e.g. 8.294 369 corresponds to 8.294 369 369 369 369 …) |
The minim (abbreviated min, ♏, or ) is a unit of volume in both the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Specifically it is 1⁄60 of a fluidram or 1⁄480 of a fluid ounce. In the pharmacopeoia, it is also noted that the minim was originally created by Mr. Timothy Lane, F.R.S, as 61440 parts per wine gallon.
The official imperial cup was half an imperial pint or 10 imperial fluid ounces. It is no longer in common use, but appears in older recipe books.
1 imperial cup | = | 0.5 | imperial pints |
= | 2 | imperial gills | |
= | 10 | imperial fluid ounces | |
≈ | 284 | millilitres | |
≈ | 19 | international tablespoons | |
≈ | 14.25 | Australian tablespoons | |
≈ | 1.20 | U.S. customary cups | |
≈ | 9.61 | U.S. customary fluid ounces |