Domestic cat vs Golden eagle
Domestic cat vs golden eagle
Near enough equal on weight
Domestic cat and golden eagle are near enough identical on weight.
A domestic cat and a golden eagle can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Domestic cat | Golden eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6–6.8 kg | 2.8–6.7 kg |
| Length | 0.36–0.55 m | 0.66–1.02 m |
| Top speed | 48 km/h | 45–320 km/h |
| Typical lifespan | 12–20 yr | 15–38 yr |
What the numbers say
- Domestic cat and golden eagle are near enough identical on weight.
- Golden eagle is 1.8× domestic cat on length.
- Golden eagle is 5× domestic cat on top speed.
- Golden eagle is somewhat greater than domestic cat on typical lifespan — about 1.3×.
Weight compared.
Domestic cat 3.6–6.8 kg
Golden eagle 2.8–6.7 kg
Domestic cat
The domesticated cat, kept worldwide and still an efficient small predator.
Golden eagle
One of the most widely distributed eagles, and a bird flown in falconry for two thousand years.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, domestic cat or golden eagle?
- Domestic cat and golden eagle are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do domestic cats and golden eagles compare on length?
- Domestic cat: 0.36–0.55 m. Golden eagle: 0.66–1.02 m. Golden eagle is 1.8× domestic cat on length.
- How do domestic cats and golden eagles compare on top speed?
- Domestic cat: 48 km/h. Golden eagle: 45–320 km/h. Golden eagle is 5× domestic cat on top speed.
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Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)