How much do pet cats weigh?

Q: How much do pet cats weigh?

In a survey of 52 cat owners in Japan, 52% answered in the 3–4 kg range. Full distribution: Under 3 kg: 4%, 3–3.9 kg: 25%, 4–4.9 kg: 27%, 5–5.9 kg: 17%, 6–6.9 kg: 15%, 7 kg or more: 4%, Not sure (haven't weighed recently): 8%.

Based on a survey of 52 cat owners in Japan (September 2026)

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Among 52 cat owners in Japan, the most common answer was “4–4.9 kg” at 27%, and 52% answered in the 3–4 kg range.(Yosonokoto owner survey, September 2026, n=52)

Answers from 52 cat owners

Source: Owner survey

Under 3 kg2 · 4%
3–3.9 kg13 · 25%
4–4.9 kg14 · 27%
5–5.9 kg9 · 17%
6–6.9 kg8 · 15%
7 kg or more2 · 4%
Not sure (haven't weighed recently)4 · 8%

52% answered in the 3–4 kg range.
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Weights are in kilograms as reported by owners. For rough reference, 4 kg is about 8.8 lb.

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