Discover your cat's equivalent age in human years using the 15-9-4 model.
Use our interactive calculator — enter your cat's birth date for a more precise result.
Open Calculator 🐱Formula using the 15-9-4 model:
• Year 1: = 15 human years
• Year 2: = 9 additional human years (total 24)
• Each subsequent year: = 4 human years
This model accounts for rapid early development in cats and is recommended by the International Cat Care and American Association of Feline Practitioners.
This formula is the current veterinary standard as of 2025. Factors like breed, lifestyle (indoor/outdoor), diet, and health can influence actual aging.
Recommended by: International Cat Care and American Association of Feline Practitioners