To convert 62cm to inches, we will use the conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54cm. This means that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Step 1: Write down the given value
The given value is 62cm.
Step 2: Set up the conversion equation
We will use the conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54cm to set up our conversion equation. The equation will be:
62cm * (1 inch/2.54cm)
Step 3: Cancel out common units
The unit of centimeters (cm) is present in both the numerator and the denominator. We can cancel them out, leaving us with the unit of inches (in).
62 * (1 inch/2.54) = 24.4094488 inches
Step 4: Round off the answer
The final answer is 24.4094488 inches. Since we are converting to the nearest inch, we can round off the answer to two decimal places.
Therefore, 62cm is equal to 24.41 inches.
Step 5: Write the final answer with the unit
The final answer, rounded off to two decimal places, is 24.41 inches. Therefore, 62cm is equal to 24.41 inches.
In summary, to convert 62cm to inches, we used the conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54cm and set up a conversion equation. By cancelling out common units and rounding off the answer to two decimal places, we determined that 62cm is equal to 24.41 inches.