Convert 72 mm to inches

Formula:

The formula to convert length from millimeters to inches is:

Length_(inches) = Length_{(millimeters)} / 25.4

Problem at hand:

We need to convert given length of 72 millimeters to inches.

Given:

The given length value is

Length_{(Millimeters)} = 72

Substitution:

Substitute Length_{(millimeters)} = 72 in the conversion formula.

Length_(inches) = Length_{(millimeters)} / 25.4

Length_(inches) = 72 / 25.4

Simplification:

Solving the right-hand side value.

Length_(Inches) = 2.8346

Conclusion:

Therefore, given length of 72 millimeters is equal to 2.8346 inches.