How the conversion works
To convert 140 cm to inches, divide by 2.54: 140 ÷ 2.54 = 55.1 in, to one decimal. Twelve inches make a foot, so that is 4 ft 7.1 in, or 4 ft 7 in to the nearest inch.
The nearest whole inch, asked the other way round: What is 4'7" in cm and inches?