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Cat Age Calculator

Convert your cat's age to human years with feline life stage math, from kitten to senior.

Cat age

Enter your cat's age. Results update live.

Human equivalent age
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Enter your cat's age to convert.

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How cat years convert

The first year of a cat's life equals about 15 human years and the second about 9, reflecting rapid kitten development. After age two, cats age roughly 4 human years per cat year, so a 10 year old cat is about 56 in human terms.

Cat life stages

Veterinary charts split cats into kitten, junior, prime, mature, senior and geriatric stages. Knowing the stage helps you adjust food, play and vet visit frequency, since senior cats benefit from twice yearly checkups.

Cat Age Calc FAQs

How old is a 7 year old cat in human years?
About 44: 24 for the first two years plus 5 years at 4 each. A 7 year old cat is in the mature stage, roughly middle aged.
When is a cat considered a senior?
From about 11 years old. Senior cats should see the vet every 6 months and may need joint support, dental care and kidney monitoring.
Do indoor cats live longer?
Yes, significantly. Indoor cats average 12 to 18 years while outdoor cats average far less, mostly due to traffic, fights and disease exposure.
Is the 7 year rule true for cats?
No. Like dogs, cats age fastest in their first two years. The staged math in this calculator is far more accurate than multiplying by 7.
How can I tell a stray cat's age?
Vets estimate from teeth, eyes and coat condition. Kittens are easiest to age by weight and tooth development; adult estimates are rougher.
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