7cm inches

To convert 7 centimeters (cm) to inches (in), follow these steps:
1. Start by writing down the given value, which is 7 cm.
2. Write down the conversion factor of 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This conversion factor is obtained by dividing 1 inch by 2.54 centimeters, as 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
3. Write down the fraction form of the conversion factor, with inches as the numerator and centimeters as the denominator: 1 in / 2.54 cm.
4. Multiply the given value (7 cm) by the conversion factor (1 in / 2.54 cm):
7 cm * (1 in / 2.54 cm) = (7/1) * (1/2.54) = 7/2.54 in
5. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 1:
7/2.54 in = 7 in / 2.54
6. The final answer is 7/2.54 inches, which is equivalent to 7 cm. If the requirement is to have a decimal answer, use a calculator to divide 7 by 2.54, which gives 2.75590551181. Round this to the desired number of decimal places, which in this case is 2:
7 cm = 2.76 in (rounded to 2 decimal places).
Therefore, 7 centimeters is equivalent to 2.76 inches.