Scottish Fold Size: How Big Do Scottish Folds Get? (Weight Chart)

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 Scottish Folds get?

Breed registries and vet sources don't agree exactly, so here is what each one says about adult weight:

Source	Males	Females
TICA	7–10 lb (all adults)	7–10 lb (all adults)
VCA	6–13 lb (all adults)	6–13 lb (all adults)
Purina	9–13 lb	6–9 lb

Based on these figures, the size checker uses 7–13 lb (3.2–5.9 kg) for males and 6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg) for females. Ranges a source gives for all adults are shown for reference.

When do Scottish Folds stop growing?

Breed registries don't give a separate age for Scottish Folds. Like most cats, they are usually close to adult size at about 12 months, and some keep filling out a little after that.

There is no published month-by-month growth chart for Scottish Fold 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.

Scottish Fold size facts

TICA describes a sturdy, medium-sized body covered with padding that gives it a solid feel. CFA notes that females may be slightly smaller.
International Cat Care explains that the gene mutation that folds the ears affects cartilage development, and also causes severe abnormalities of the cartilage of bones (osteochondrodysplasia), leading to painful joint disease.

Scottish Fold 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
Russian Blue	7–15 lb	5–8 lb	about 1 year*
Siamese	8–15 lb	5–12 lb	about 1 year*
Exotic Shorthair	7–14 lb	6–10 lb	about 1 year*
Persian	9–14 lb	7–11 lb	about 1 year*
Scottish Fold	7–13 lb	6–10 lb	about 1 year*
Abyssinian	7–12 lb	6–9 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 Scottish Folds get?

Males usually weigh 7–13 lb (3.2–5.9 kg) and females 6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg).

How much should a male Scottish Fold weigh?

Sources give 7–13 lb (3.2–5.9 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 Scottish Fold weigh?

Sources give 6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg) for adult females. Females are usually smaller than males.

When is a Scottish Fold full grown?

Usually at about 12 months, like most cats. Breed registries don't give a separate age.

Is my Scottish Fold 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 Scottish Fold?

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.

Scottish Fold size

How big do Scottish Folds get?

When do Scottish Folds stop growing?

Scottish Fold size facts

Scottish Fold size compared with other breeds

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