Here's how to convert 4 feet 9 inches to centimeters:

1. Convert feet to inches:

* 4 feet * 12 inches/foot = 48 inches

2. Add the remaining inches:

* 48 inches + 9 inches = 57 inches

3. Convert inches to centimeters:

* 57 inches * 2.54 cm/inch = 144.78 cm

Therefore, 4 feet 9 inches is equal to 144.78 centimeters.