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title: "How much does a domestic cat weigh?"
description: "A domestic cat weighs 3.6–6.8 kg (7.94–15 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/domestic-cat/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a domestic cat weigh?

**Typical weight: 3.6–6.8 kg**

That is 7.94–15 lb.

The domesticated cat, kept worldwide and still an efficient small predator.

> Healthy adult range across common breeds; Maine Coons reach 11 kg.

## How that compares

*Domestic cat against things of a similar mass.*

- Leaf blower: 2.2–12 kg
- Domestic cat: 3.6–6.8 kg
- Bald eagle: 3–6.3 kg
- Golden eagle: 2.8–6.7 kg
- Canada goose: 2.6–6.5 kg
- Surfboard: 2.3–11 kg
- Blender: 1.5–8 kg
- Three-toed sloth: 2.2–6.3 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a domestic cat weigh?

A domestic cat weighs 3.6–6.8 kg (7.94–15 lb). Healthy adult range across common breeds; Maine Coons reach 11 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)