Kids size 86 to age
Size 86 means 86 cm of height — that fits a child of roughly 12–18 months. European kids clothing is sized by height in cm, not age.
Who size 86 fits
EU sizes go up in steps of 6 cm, and the number is the top of the range. So size 86 is made for a child between 81 and 86 cm tall. The next size up is 92 (1½–2 years).
| Size | Height | Typical age |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | 63–68 cm | 4–6 months |
| 74 | 69–74 cm | 6–9 months |
| 80 | 75–80 cm | 9–12 months |
| 86 | 81–86 cm | 12–18 months |
| 92 | 87–92 cm | 1½–2 years |
| 98 | 93–98 cm | 3 years |
| 104 | 99–104 cm | 4 years |
Measure in one minute
Stand your child against a wall, barefoot, heels together. Put a flat book on their head, mark the wall, and measure from the floor to the mark. Round up to the nearest size — never down.
Full EU size-to-age chart
Frequently asked questions
What age is size 86?
Size 86 fits a child about 86 cm tall, roughly 12–18 months.
What does kids size 86 mean?
It’s the height in centimetres: size 86 fits a child up to 86 cm.
What height fits size 86?
About 81–86 cm. Each EU size covers 6 cm and the number is the top of the range.
What size comes after 86?
Size 92, for 1½–2 years.
Is size 86 the same in the UK and US?
No — UK and US shops usually label children’s clothes by age. Look for the 12–18 months label, but check the height on the garment’s size chart.