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Bengal size
The Bengal is a medium to large, muscular cat. Males usually weigh 9–18 lb (4.1–8.2 kg) and females 6–12 lb (2.7–5.4 kg), and they can take about 2 years to reach full size. Enter your cat's weight to see how it compares.
You'll see where your cat sits in the usual Bengal range.
Breed ranges are a guide, not a target: a healthy body shape matters more than the number on the scale. Last reviewed October 9, 2026.
How big do Bengals get?
Breed registries and vet sources don't agree exactly, so here is what each one says about adult weight:
| Source | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| TICA | about 9–15 lb | about 6–12 lb |
| Purina | 10–18 lb | 6–12 lb |
| VCA | 6–12 lb (all adults) | 6–12 lb (all adults) |
Based on these figures, the size checker uses 9–18 lb (4.1–8.2 kg) for males and 6–12 lb (2.7–5.4 kg) for females. Ranges a source gives for all adults are shown for reference.
When do Bengals stop growing?
TICA says Bengals reach their full size by about 2 years, and VCA says they can take up to two years to reach physical maturity. Bengals keep filling out after their first birthday, so a 1-year-old can still be well below its adult weight.
There is no published month-by-month growth chart for Bengal kittens from a breed registry or vet source, so we don't print one. For the first months, compare your kitten with the kitten growth chart, and use the kitten feeding chart to see how much to feed.
Bengal size facts
- CFA describes the Bengal as a medium to large cat with a sleek, muscular build, and notes that males are generally larger than females.
Bengal size compared with other breeds
| Breed | Males | Females | Full size by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 11–25 lb | same range | about 3 years |
| Maine Coon | 12–22 lb | 9–15 lb | 3–5 years |
| Ragdoll | 15–20 lb | 10–15 lb | about 4 years |
| Siberian | 12–20 lb | 8–12 lb | 3–5 years |
| Bengal | 9–18 lb | 6–12 lb | about 2 years |
| British Shorthair | 10–18 lb | 8–15 lb | 3–5 years |
| Norwegian Forest Cat | 10–18 lb | 8–12 lb | up to 5 years |
| Siamese | 8–15 lb | 5–12 lb | about 1 year* |
| Persian | 9–14 lb | 7–11 lb | about 1 year* |
| Sphynx | 8–12 lb | 6–10 lb | about 1 year* |
| Average house cat | 8–12 lb | about 1 year | |
Weights are the overall ranges from the breed sources on each page. *No breed-specific age given; most cats reach adult size at about 12 months. The average house cat weighs about 8–12 lb (PetMD).
Questions people ask
How big do Bengals get?
Males usually weigh 9–18 lb (4.1–8.2 kg) and females 6–12 lb (2.7–5.4 kg), and they can take about 2 years to reach full size.
How much should a male Bengal weigh?
Sources give 9–18 lb (4.1–8.2 kg) for adult males. Your cat's body shape matters more than the number: use the cat weight calculator to check its body condition.
How much should a female Bengal weigh?
Sources give 6–12 lb (2.7–5.4 kg) for adult females. Females are usually smaller than males.
When is a Bengal full grown?
Bengals can take about 2 years to reach full size, according to the breed sources above. Most of the growth happens in the first year.
Is my Bengal overweight?
Breed ranges are wide, so check body shape instead: you should be able to feel the ribs easily and see a waist from above. The cat weight calculator uses the 9-point body condition score to estimate your cat's ideal weight.
How much should I feed a Bengal?
Base it on your cat's ideal weight and activity, not the breed. The cat food calculator turns that into calories and cans or cups.