Seventy-two inches, or 6 feet, is a common height or length used for estimating different measurements.
However, it can be tough to get a good grasp of just how high or long this measurement is without comparing it to other objects.
Fortunately, there are several common things that can help you estimate 72 inches with ease.
A Refrigerator
Refrigerators do vary a bit in shape and size depending on the brand, style, and model.
However, in general, most standard-sized refrigerators are just about, if not exactly, 72 inches tall. If you can picture a refrigerator and how high it is compared to you or a nearby object, you can estimate with relative ease how tall 72 inches is.
An Average Man
Six feet is a common measurement partly because it’s the average height of an adult man.
This can come in handy when you’re attempting to estimate the height.
If you know how tall you are, you can guess how close to 72 inches another object is.
If you’re a bit taller or shorter than this height, you can picture a friend or someone you know who might be closer to the height.
Two Golden Retrievers
From chest to tail, adult golden retrievers are about 3 feet or 36 inches long.
This means that two of these dogs, standing nose to tail, will be about 72 inches long.
Other dogs of a similar size, such as Labradors or rottweilers, will be of a similar length, so all you need to do to picture 72 inches is to picture two medium or large dogs standing together.
A Couch
Most large two-person or smaller three-person couches tend to be between 70 and 84 inches.
This means that an average-sized couch is right around 72 inches.
Couches of this length are more likely to have three seats. Being able to picture a couch can help you accurately estimate what 72 inches looks like, and picturing each individual section can help with estimating what 2 feet looks like.
Knowing how long an average couch is can also help when you’re making furniture or moving choices.
A Yoga Mat
Yoga mats vary in size, so as to fit people of different heights, but most mats are right around 72 inches.
This length ensures that taller people can still stretch out on the mat, and it gives shorter people a bit more room when they’re doing floor exercises.
Although it’s relatively long, a yoga mat can be rolled up into a small cylinder, which makes it easy to transport.
A Dog Leash
Although they may not seem that long at first glance, dog leashes are usually right around 72 inches long.
Leashes are designed to offer just the right amount of freedom for the dog while still giving the handler plenty of control.
A longer leash also ensures that a small dog can be walked by a taller person without any issues.
Shorter and longer dog leashes are available for different circumstances, but it’s usually quite easy to visualize 72 inches simply by picturing your dog ahead of you with the leash stretched out between you.
A Moose
The sight of a moose, which is quite large, often makes a big impact, so picturing a moose is a good way to estimate 72 inches. This is because many moose grow to be right about 72 inches at the shoulder.
The head and antlers of the moose can add a couple of extra feet to that height.
Other animals are also about 6 feet tall. American bison, for example, stand about 72 inches tall.
Most cows, on the other hand, are about 6 feet long from nose to tail.
A Car’s Width
The exact width of a car varies depending on the make, model, year, and particular style.
However, most cars are right around 72 inches wide. Some cars, such as small fuel-efficient models, will be a bit less than this, while other cars, such as an SUV, might be a bit more.
It’s easy to visualize a car or to imagine how far it is to walk around the front or back of a vehicle, so this is a great way to estimate 72 inches.
A Charging Cable
Charging cables, which can be used for charging phones, games, cameras, or any number of other devices, are available in several different lengths.
One of the most popular lengths is 72 inches. This length ensures that the cable doesn’t take up too much space and won’t become tangled.
However, cables of this length allow people to continue using their device while it charges, without being stuck in one spot.
Charging cables are often available in 3-foot increments, so even if your cable is longer or shorter than 72 inches, you can still use it to estimate that length.
If the cable is 3 feet long, you can double it to get to 72 inches.
If it’s 9 feet long, simply estimate 2/3 of it, and you’ll be very close to 72 inches.
