How old is a 5-year-old cat in human years?
A 5-year-old cat is about 36 in human years. That puts your cat in the adult stage (3–6 years).
about 36 in human years
Adult · 3–6 years Prime of life; watch weight and teeth.
What the adult stage means
Adult cats are in their prime, healthy and active. The main problems at this age creep up slowly: weight gain, dental disease and too little activity, especially for cats that live indoors.
Care tips at this age
- Weigh your cat now and then; a slow gain is easy to miss.
- Ask your vet to check the teeth at the yearly visit.
- Keep play and climbing part of the day.
Cat age chart: cat years to human years
| Cat age | Human age | Life stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 1 | Kitten |
| 2 months | 2 | Kitten |
| 3 months | 4 | Kitten |
| 4 months | 6 | Kitten |
| 5 months | 8 | Kitten |
| 6 months | 10 | Kitten |
| 7 months | 12 | Junior |
| 1 year | 15 | Junior |
| 18 months | 21 | Junior |
| 2 years | 24 | Junior |
| 3 years | 28 | Adult |
| 4 years | 32 | Adult |
| 5 years | 36 | Adult |
| 6 years | 40 | Adult |
| 7 years | 44 | Mature |
| 8 years | 48 | Mature |
| 9 years | 52 | Mature |
| 10 years | 56 | Mature |
| 11 years | 60 | Senior |
| 12 years | 64 | Senior |
| 13 years | 68 | Senior |
| 14 years | 72 | Senior |
| 15 years | 76 | Super senior |
| 16 years | 80 | Super senior |
| 17 years | 84 | Super senior |
| 18 years | 88 | Super senior |
| 19 years | 92 | Super senior |
| 20 years | 96 | Super senior |
| 21 years | 100 | Super senior |
| 22 years | 104 | Super senior |
| 23 years | 108 | Super senior |
| 24 years | 112 | Super senior |
| 25 years | 116 | Super senior |
Frequently asked questions
How old is a 5-year-old cat in human years?
About 36. Cats count about 15 human years for the first year, 9 for the second, and about 4 for every year after that.
Is a 5-year-old cat old?
No. At about 36 in human years, a 5-year-old cat is in its prime, the adult stage.
How often should a 5-year-old cat see the vet?
At least once a year, as feline guidelines advise for all cats, with vaccinations and parasite control kept up to date.