1.42 m in feet and inches
1.42 m is 4 feet 7.9 inches. That is also 4.659 feet, or 55.906 inches, or 142 cm.
Factors from their legal definitions.
Show the workings
| Step | Sum | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| One foot in metres | 0.9144 m ÷ 3 | 0.305 m |
| In feet | 1.42 ÷ 0.3048 | 4.659 ft |
Where the figures come from
- A yard in metres: 0.914 m per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
- Feet in a yard: 3 feet per yard. Source: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1. Checked 13 November 2026.
Nearby values
| Metres | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1.4 m | 4 ft 7.1 in |
| 1.41 m | 4 ft 7.5 in |
| 1.42 m | 4 ft 7.9 in |
| 1.43 m | 4 ft 8.3 in |
| 1.44 m | 4 ft 8.7 in |
| 1.45 m | 4 ft 9.1 in |
| 1.46 m | 4 ft 9.5 in |
| 1.47 m | 4 ft 9.9 in |
How it works
To convert metres to feet, divide by 0.3048. Open "Show the workings" above to see this sum step by step.