Multiples of 72

What are multiples of 72?

Multiples of 72 are numbers that you get when you multiply 72 by whole numbers. These can be written as 72, 144, 216, and so on.

How to calculate multiples

To find the multiples of 72, multiply it by any whole number using this formula:

72 × n = multiple

Multiples of 72 Table (First 50)

n72 × n
172
2144
3216
4288
5360
6432
7504
8576
9648
10720
11792
12864
13936
141008
151080
161152
171224
181296
191368
201440
211512
221584
231656
241728
251800
261872
271944
282016
292088
302160
312232
322304
332376
342448
352520
362592
372664
382736
392808
402880
412952
423024
433096
443168
453240
463312
473384
483456
493528
503600

Examples and Sample Calculations

Here are some common calculations for the multiples of 72, including practical examples of where you might see these values:

Interactive Calculation

72 x 1 = 72

Visualizing Multiples of 72

Here's a number line that shows the first few multiples of 72:

Multiples of 72 Number Line

Further Examples

Multiples of 72 calculations with remainders

Here are some examples of numbers and how they relate to multiples of 72, including calculations with remainders:

Number Reason Remainder
72 72 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 1 = 72 0
144 144 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 2 = 144 0
216 216 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 3 = 216 0
288 288 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 4 = 288 0
360 360 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 5 = 360 0
432 432 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 6 = 432 0
504 504 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 7 = 504 0
576 576 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 8 = 576 0
648 648 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 9 = 648 0
720 720 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 10 = 720 0
792 792 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 11 = 792 0
864 864 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 12 = 864 0
936 936 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 13 = 936 0
1008 1008 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 14 = 1008 0
1080 1080 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 15 = 1080 0
1152 1152 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 16 = 1152 0
1224 1224 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 17 = 1224 0
1296 1296 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 18 = 1296 0
1368 1368 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 19 = 1368 0
1440 1440 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 20 = 1440 0

Read More About Multiples of 72

Table of 72

Important Notes:

  • Definition: Multiples of 72 are numbers that can be expressed as 72 times any integer (e.g., 72, 144, 216).
  • Sequence: The sequence of multiples of 72 begins with 72, 144, 216, and continues infinitely by adding 72 repeatedly.
  • Divisibility: Any multiple of 72 is divisible by both 72 and its factors.
  • Calculation: To find the nth multiple of 72, multiply 72 by n (e.g., the 5th multiple of 72 is 72 × 5 = 360).
  • Patterns: Multiples of 72 have certain patterns in their digits. The last digit of a multiple of 72 is usually 0 or 2.

Practical Examples of Multiples of 72:

  • Distance: The length of 960 meters can be seen as a multiple of 72 because 72 × 20 = 960.
  • Time: 720 minutes (or 12 hours) is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 15 = 720.
  • Weight: 240 pounds is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 5 = 240.

FAQs on Multiples of 72:

  • What is a multiple of 72? A multiple of 72 is any number that can be expressed as 72 times an integer. For example, 72, 144, and 216 are multiples of 72.
  • How do you find the multiples of 72? To find multiples of 72, multiply 72 by any whole number (integer). For example: 
     72 × 1 = 72
     72 × 2 = 144
     72 × 3 = 216
  • Is 216 a multiple of 72? Yes, 216 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 3 = 216.

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