How Old is My Cat in Human Years?

It’s natural to wonder how your feline friend’s age translates into human years. While there’s no exact scientific conversion, we can use a general guideline to better understand their life stages and provide the best care. Discover how to calculate your cat’s age in human years with this easy guide, applicable to all cat breeds.

The first two years of your cat’s life are considered the equivalent of 24 – 25 human years. After this initial period, each subsequent year of your cat’s life adds approximately four “human years” to their age.

This general framework suggests that a cat is considered to be entering its senior years around the age of 11. However, just like with people, considering their “retirement” and potential age-related needs is a good idea as early as their maturity, at 7 years old.

Check out our age equivalency chart to see how your cat’s age aligns with human years.