Cat Age Calculator

A 1-year-old cat is about 15 in human years, a 2-year-old about 24, and each year after adds about 4 human years.

Updated · by ViralScopeHub Team

How to use: Enter your cat’s age in years and extra months.

Convert your cat’s age to human years and see its life stage.

How cat years compare to human years

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) life-stage guidelines line cats up with people like this: kitten (0–1), young adult (1–6), mature adult (7–10) and senior (10+). The common conversion is 15 human years for the first year, 9 for the second and about 4 for each year after.

1 year15
2 years24
5 years36
10 years56
15 years76
20 years96

VSH take: indoor cats often live into their late teens. Compare with the dog age calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is a 1-year-old cat in human years?

About 15.

When is a cat a senior?

Usually from around 10–11 years.

Do indoor cats age differently?

The conversion is the same, but indoor cats often live longer.

Is the result exact?

No, it is a guideline. Your vet can judge your cat’s health best.

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