How the conversion works
To convert 142 cm to inches, divide by 2.54: 142 ÷ 2.54 = 55.9 in, to one decimal. Twelve inches make a foot, so that is 4 ft 7.9 in, or 4 ft 8 in to the nearest inch.
The nearest whole inch, asked the other way round: What is 4'8" in cm and inches?