Here's how to convert 4 feet 11 inches to centimeters:

1. Convert feet to inches:

* 4 feet * 12 inches/foot =48 inches

2. Add the remaining inches:

* 48 inches + 11 inches =59 inches

3. Convert inches to centimeters:

* 59 inches * 2.54 cm/inch =149.86 cm

Therefore, 4 feet 11 inches is approximately 149.86 cm.