9 in = _____ cm

1. Start with the conversion factor: 1 \text{ in} = 2.54 \text{ cm}
2. Multiply 9 inches by the conversion factor:
9 \text{ in} \times 2.54 \text{ cm/in} = 22.86 \text{ cm}
3. Therefore, the final answer is:
22.86 \text{ cm}