How Heavy Is a Domestic Cat?
a Domestic Cat weighs about
4.5 kg (9.92 lb)
Typical range: 4.1 kg – 5.4 kg.
- a bowling ball7.26 kg
heaviest ball allowed in tenpin bowling (16 lb); USBC sets no minimum weight
- a domestic cat4.5 kg
adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.2× a gallon of water
- About 1.6× a bowling ball
- About 26× an iPhone 16
Sources
[1] University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Felis catus (domestic cat) | Animal Diversity WebMuseum / zoo / university
“Range mass 4.1 to 5.4 kg”
Value as published: 4.1 to 5.4 kg · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a chicken2.58 kg (5.69 lb)
- an emperor penguin35 kg (77.2 lb)
- a chimpanzee50 kg (110 lb)
- a sheep50 kg (110 lb)
- a red kangaroo90 kg (198 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a domestic cat weigh?
a Domestic Cat weighs about 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) — adult domestic cat (Felis catus); males larger; range 4.1–5.4 kg.
How much is a domestic cat in pounds and ounces?
9.92 lb, which is 159 oz. In metric terms: 4.5 kg.
Is a domestic cat heavier than a gallon of water?
Yes. a Domestic Cat weighs about 4.5 kg (9.92 lb), while a gallon of water is about 3.78 kg (8.34 lb) — roughly 1.2×.
Where does this number come from?
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