What this age means
Your cat is a true elder. Soft bedding, easy-access litter boxes, warm spots and frequent vet visits help keep them comfortable.
Cat age chart
| Cat age | Human years | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Junior |
| 2 | 24 | Junior |
| 3 | 28 | Prime adult |
| 4 | 32 | Prime adult |
| 5 | 36 | Prime adult |
| 6 | 40 | Prime adult |
| 7 | 44 | Mature adult |
| 8 | 48 | Mature adult |
| 9 | 52 | Mature adult |
| 10 | 56 | Mature adult |
| 11 | 60 | Senior |
| 12 | 64 | Senior |
| 13 | 68 | Senior |
| 14 | 72 | Senior |
| 15 | 76 | Super senior |
| 16 | 80 | Super senior |
| 17 | 84 | Super senior |
| 18 | 88 | Super senior |
| 19 | 92 | Super senior |
| 20 | 96 | Super senior |
| 21 | 100 | Super senior |
| 22 | 104 | Super senior |
| 23 | 108 | Super senior |
| 24 | 112 | Super senior |
| 25 | 116 | Super senior |
Uses the common feline chart: the first year is about 15 human years, the second adds 9, and every year after adds about 4.
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Breed lifespans: Domestic Shorthair, Domestic Longhair, Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Persian, Siamese, Bengal, British Shorthair, all cat breeds.
Questions people ask
Is 16 old for a cat?
A 16-year-old cat is about 80 in human years, in the super senior stage. Many indoor cats live into their late teens.
How do you calculate cat years?
The first year equals about 15 human years, the second about 9 more, and each year after that about 4.
The Paw Plan shares general pet care information, not veterinary advice. Figures on this page are estimates calculated from the assumptions shown. Every pet is different, so check with your vet about yours.
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