Cat Age Calculator

Welcome ot our cat age calculator! If you're a lucky owner of a cat, you are probably wondering whether your cat is still in its youth or maybe going through a midlife crisis. Look no further — this cat age calculator will give you all the information you need, converting between cat years and human years. Learn about:

• Cat years to human years calculation;
• Cat years chart; and
• How to tell a cat's age.

Before diving deeper into the subject, try our cat age quiz and test your knowledge while having fun!

Are you more of a dog person? Then try the dog age calculator! Or maybe a bird pet parent? Then check out our bird age converter. If you prefer rodents, you may find hamster age calculator interesting.

It’s a common misconception that one year in a cat’s life is equivalent to seven human years. In reality, the cat years calculation is a bit more complicated. Kittens grow fast while they’re still young, but the older they are, the slower the aging process becomes. It means that your cat is as old as a seven-year-old human child after one year, but for older cats, each year is equivalent to only four human years.

Naturally, not all cats age alike. A cat that lives outdoors will generally have a shorter life than an indoor cat. Additionally, while typical felines live about 10-15 years, certain breeds age more slowly or more quickly. Still, this cat age calculator should give you a good idea of the seniority of your cat.

Our cat age calculator is very straightforward — simply follow these steps:

1. Choose the conversion type:
   • Cat to human years; or
   • Human to cat years.
2. Enter the age (in years, and optionally months for a more precise estimate).
3. The calculator will instantly show the converted age in the second field.
4. But that’s not all! Just below the result, you will see the formula used and a step-by-step breakdown of how the conversion was calculated.

Pretty nice, right?

The easiest way to convert between cat years and human years is to use this cat age calculator. Alternatively, you can look at the cat years chart below, which sums up the aging process of a typical feline.

Want to calculate a specific age yourself? Use our cat age calculator to see the result and the step-by-step calculation. For guidance, check our How to use the cat age calculator.

If you have adopted a stray cat, it may not be easy to accurately estimate its age. Still, there are a few indicators that might give you a hint about the age:

• Cat’s teeth. If you had to settle for just one indicator, this should be it. Kittens typically develop their first permanent set of teeth around four months of age. If the cat’s teeth are white, you could assume it’s about a year old. A more yellowish color hints at the age of one to two years old, while tartar build-up or missing teeth indicate an even older cat.

• Cat’s eyes. Young cats usually have bright, sparkling eyes. Some cloudiness might indicate that your cat is already 10 or more years old. Additionally, the iris of an older cat’s eye appears to be a bit jagged.

• Cat’s coat. A kitten’s fur is soft and fine, while older cats tend to have a coarser coat. If you notice some patches of gray or white, the cat may already be a senior.