Domestic cat vs Raccoon
Domestic cat vs raccoon
Raccoon is larger on weight
Raccoon is 1.6× domestic cat on weight.
A domestic cat and a raccoon can be compared on 3 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Domestic cat | Raccoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6–6.8 kg | 3.5–14 kg |
| Length | 0.36–0.55 m | 0.4–0.7 m |
| Typical lifespan | 12–20 yr | 2–16 yr |
What the numbers say
- Raccoon is 1.6× domestic cat on weight.
- Raccoon is somewhat greater than domestic cat on length — about 1.3×.
- Domestic cat is 5× raccoon on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Raccoon 3.5–14 kg
Domestic cat 3.6–6.8 kg
Domestic cat
The domesticated cat, kept worldwide and still an efficient small predator.
Raccoon
A dexterous nocturnal omnivore that has adapted to cities better than almost any other mammal.
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 raccoon?
- Raccoon is 1.6× domestic cat on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do domestic cats and raccoons compare on length?
- Domestic cat: 0.36–0.55 m. Raccoon: 0.4–0.7 m. Raccoon is somewhat greater than domestic cat on length — about 1.3×.
- How do domestic cats and raccoons compare on typical lifespan?
- Domestic cat: 12–20 yr. Raccoon: 2–16 yr. Domestic cat is 5× raccoon on typical lifespan.
Related pages
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution