142 cm in Feet and Inches
142 cm = 4′8″ (4 ft 7.91 in)
142 cm is 55.91 inches in total, which is 4 feet 7.91 inches. Rounded to the nearest inch, as heights usually are, that is 4 feet 8 inches.
142 cm in other units
- Centimeters
- 142 cm
- Meters
- 1.42 m
- Feet and inches
- 4′8″
- Inches
- 55.906 in
- Feet (decimal)
- 4.659 ft
How it compares
- 33.4 cm (13 in) shorter than the average US man (175.4 cm).
- 19.5 cm (7.7 in) shorter than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
- 29 cm (11 in) shorter than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
- 17 cm (6.7 in) shorter than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).
Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.
How to convert 142 cm to feet and inches
- Divide by 2.54 to get inches: 142 cm ÷ 2.54 = 55.906 in.
- Divide by 12: 55.906 ÷ 12 = 4 feet with 7.91 inches left over.
- Round the inches: 4 ft 8 in (4′8″).
Nearby heights in cm
| 4′4″ | 132.08 cm |
| 4′5″ | 134.62 cm |
| 4′6″ | 137.16 cm |
| 4′7″ | 139.7 cm |
| 4′8″ | 142.24 cm |
| 4′9″ | 144.78 cm |
| 4′10″ | 147.32 cm |
| 4′11″ | 149.86 cm |
| 5′0″ | 152.4 cm |
Nearby heights in feet and inches
| 138 cm | 4′6″ |
| 139 cm | 4′7″ |
| 140 cm | 4′7″ |
| 141 cm | 4′8″ |
| 143 cm | 4′8″ |
| 144 cm | 4′9″ |
| 145 cm | 4′9″ |
| 146 cm | 4′9″ |
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Frequently asked questions
What is 142 cm in feet and inches?
142 cm is 4 ft 7.91 in, which rounds to 4 ft 8 in (4′8″).
How many feet is 142 cm?
142 cm is 4.659 feet (decimal).
How do I convert feet and inches to cm?
Multiply the feet by 12, add the inches, then multiply the total inches by 2.54. For example, 5 ft 7 in = 67 in × 2.54 = 170.18 cm.
How do I convert cm to feet and inches?
Divide the centimeters by 2.54 to get inches, then divide by 12: the whole number is feet and the remainder is inches. 170 cm ÷ 2.54 = 66.9 in = 5 ft 6.9 in, about 5 ft 7 in.