Kitten Weight Chart
How much should a kitten weigh? These are typical ranges from birth to a year old. Every kitten is different, and large breeds grow more slowly.
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- Birth: 85 to 115 g
- Typical range
- 1 week: about 200 g
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- 4 weeks: about 450 g
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- 8 weeks: 0.8 to 1 kg
- Typical range
- 12 weeks: 1.2 to 1.8 kg
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- 4 months: 1.8 to 2.5 kg
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- 6 months: 2.5 to 3.5 kg
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- 12 months: 3.5 to 5 kg
- Typical range
Questions people ask
How much should a 8-week-old kitten weigh?
Typically 0.8 to 1 kg, though it varies by breed and the individual kitten.
How fast do kittens gain weight?
In the first weeks, steadily, often by about 10 to 15 grams a day. Your vet can tell you if your kitten’s growth looks right.
When is a kitten fully grown?
Most cats are close to full size at a year, but large breeds can take three to five years.
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