How the conversion works
To convert 144 cm to inches, divide by 2.54: 144 ÷ 2.54 = 56.7 in, to one decimal. Twelve inches make a foot, so that is 4 ft 8.7 in, or 4 ft 9 in to the nearest inch.
The nearest whole inch, asked the other way round: What is 4'9" in cm and inches?