4′8″ in cm: How Tall Is 4 ft 8 in?

4 ft 8 in = 142.24 cm

4 ft 8 in (4′8″) is 56 inches, which is 142.24 centimeters or 1.422 meters.

4′8″ in other units

Centimeters
142.24 cm
Meters
1.422 m
Feet and inches
4′8″
Inches
56 in
Feet (decimal)
4.667 ft

How it compares

  • 33.2 cm (13 in) shorter than the average US man (175.4 cm).
  • 19.3 cm (7.6 in) shorter than the average US woman (161.5 cm).
  • 28.8 cm (11 in) shorter than the average man worldwide (171 cm).
  • 16.8 cm (6.6 in) shorter than the average woman worldwide (159 cm).

Averages: US adults from CDC measurements (2015–2018); worldwide figures are approximate.

How to convert 4′8″ to cm

  1. Convert the feet to inches: 4 × 12 = 48 in.
  2. Add the inches: 48 + 8 = 56 in.
  3. Multiply by 2.54 (exact): 56 × 2.54 = 142.24 cm.

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′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 cm4′6″
139 cm4′7″
140 cm4′7″
141 cm4′8″
142 cm4′8″
143 cm4′8″
144 cm4′9″
145 cm4′9″
146 cm4′9″

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is 4 ft 8 in in cm?

4 ft 8 in (4′8″) is 142.24 cm, or 1.422 meters.

How many inches is 4 ft 8 in?

4 ft 8 in is 56 inches.

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.