To convert 86 cm to inches, you will need to use a conversion factor, which is a number that represents the relationship between the two units of measurement. In this case, the conversion factor is 1 inch equals 2.54 cm.
Step 1: Write down the given length value, in this case, 86 cm.
Step 2: Set up a conversion equation using the conversion factor. In this case, the equation will be: 86 cm x (1 inch / 2.54 cm).
Step 3: Simplify the equation by canceling out the common unit of cm. This will leave you with 86 x (1 inch / 2.54), which can be written as 86 / 2.54 inches.
Step 4: Use a calculator to divide 86 by 2.54. This will give you the final answer of 33.858 inches.
Step 5: Round the answer to the desired number of decimal places. Since inches are typically rounded to the nearest tenth, the final answer becomes 33.9 inches.
Therefore, 86 cm is equivalent to 33.9 inches.