How the conversion works
To convert 147 cm to inches, divide by 2.54: 147 ÷ 2.54 = 57.9 in, to one decimal. Twelve inches make a foot, so that is 4 ft 9.9 in, or 4 ft 10 in to the nearest inch.
The nearest whole inch, asked the other way round: What is 4'10" in cm and inches?