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)

n	72 × n	multiples
1	72×1	72
2	72×2	144
3	72×3	216
4	72×4	288
5	72×5	360
6	72×6	432
7	72×7	504
8	72×8	576
9	72×9	648
10	72×10	720
11	72×11	792
12	72×12	864
13	72×13	936
14	72×14	1008
15	72×15	1080
16	72×16	1152
17	72×17	1224
18	72×18	1296
19	72×19	1368
20	72×20	1440
21	72×21	1512
22	72×22	1584
23	72×23	1656
24	72×24	1728
25	72×25	1800
26	72×26	1872
27	72×27	1944
28	72×28	2016
29	72×29	2088
30	72×30	2160
31	72×31	2232
32	72×32	2304
33	72×33	2376
34	72×34	2448
35	72×35	2520
36	72×36	2592
37	72×37	2664
38	72×38	2736
39	72×39	2808
40	72×40	2880
41	72×41	2952
42	72×42	3024
43	72×43	3096
44	72×44	3168
45	72×45	3240
46	72×46	3312
47	72×47	3384
48	72×48	3456
49	72×49	3528
50	72×50	3600

Examples and Sample Calculations

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

72 × 1 = 72: One unit of 72, such as packaging a single box with 72 items.
72 × 5 = 360: Imagine packaging 72 units in 5 boxes - the total number of units is 360.
72 × 12 = 864: In a business context, if you have 72 items in a monthly subscription model, over 12 months, you'll get 864 items total.

Interactive Calculation

Enter a number to multiply with 72:

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

72 × 20 = 1440: When scaling up, such as in wholesale orders, 72 items × 20 batches equals 1440.
72 × 100 = 7200: Large-scale production where 72 units are produced in 100 batches - a total of 7200 items.

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

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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:
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 72 × 1 = 72
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 72 × 2 = 144
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 72 × 3 = 216
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Is 216 a multiple of 72? Yes, 216 is a multiple of 72 because 72 × 3 = 216.

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