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If we want to calculate how many Millimeters are 0.685 Inches we have to multiply 0.685 by 127 and divide the product by 5. So for 0.685 we have: (0.685 × 127) ÷ 5 = 86.995 ÷ 5 = 17.399 Millimeters
So finally 0.685 in = 17.399 mm