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How to convert 142 cm to inches
One inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, so divide by 2.54: 142 ÷ 2.54 = 55.9055 inches.
To get feet and inches, divide the inches by 12: 55.91 ÷ 12 = 4 feet with 7.9 inches left over, so 142 cm is 4 ft 7.9 in.
Is 142 cm tall?
At 4 ft 7.9 in, 142 cm is 33.3 cm (13.1 in) shorter than the average American man (175.3 cm, 5 ft 9 in) and 19.3 cm (7.6 in) shorter than the average American woman (161.3 cm, 5 ft 3.5 in), based on CDC measurements of US adults.
Healthy weight for 142 cm (4′8″)
A healthy BMI of 18.5–24.9 at 142 cm corresponds to a weight of 37–50 kg (82–111 lb). BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis; muscle mass and body shape matter too. Check yours with the BMI calculator.
142 cm in other units
| Unit | 142 cm equals |
|---|---|
| Inches | 55.91 in |
| Feet | 4.659 ft |
| Feet and inches | 4 ft 7.9 in |
| Millimeters | 1,420 mm |
| Meters | 1.42 m |
| Yards | 1.553 yd |
Nearby values
| Centimeters | Inches | Feet & inches |
|---|---|---|
| 100 cm | 39.37 in | 3 ft 3.4 in |
| 120 cm | 47.24 in | 3 ft 11.2 in |
| 130 cm | 51.18 in | 4 ft 3.2 in |
| 140 cm | 55.12 in | 4 ft 7.1 in |
| 141 cm | 55.51 in | 4 ft 7.5 in |
| 142 cm | 55.91 in | 4 ft 7.9 in |
| 143 cm | 56.30 in | 4 ft 8.3 in |
| 144 cm | 56.69 in | 4 ft 8.7 in |
| 145 cm | 57.09 in | 4 ft 9.1 in |
| 146 cm | 57.48 in | 4 ft 9.5 in |
| 147 cm | 57.87 in | 4 ft 9.9 in |
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Frequently asked questions
How many inches is 142 cm?
142 cm is 55.91 inches (142 ÷ 2.54).
What is 142 cm in feet?
142 cm is 4.66 feet, or 4 ft 7.9 in.
Is 142 cm (4′8″) a good height?
142 cm is below the average height of American women. Every height is normal; averages also vary a lot between countries.