Pets

Cat Age Calculator

Cat years converted to human years.

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Results
Human-equivalent age
44 years
Life stage
Mature
Typical life expectancy
15 years
Estimated years remaining
8 years
Vet check frequency
Annually

Quick answer

A cat's first year equals about 15 human years, the second adds 9, and every year after adds roughly 4.

Human years = 24 + (age − 2) × 4

How to use the Cat Age Calculator

  1. 1Enter your cat's age.
  2. 2Choose indoor or indoor–outdoor.
  3. 3Read the human-equivalent age and life stage.

Frequently asked questions

How long do indoor cats live?

Commonly 13–17 years, versus 10–12 for cats with outdoor access, mostly due to traffic, disease and predation.

When is a cat a senior?

Around 11 years, though vets start twice-yearly screening from about 10.