Calculators
Cat Calorie Calculator
Calories per cup varies enormously across dry foods. This page foregrounds the daily kcal estimate before converting to cups.
Change calories per cup in the controls below. Metric mode switches to grams and kcal per kilogram with no unit mixing.
Print the chart and log for a pet sitter handoff. Not veterinary advice.
Cat Calorie Calculator
Daily energy: 241.2 kcal/day
RER: 201 kcal/day
5/8 cup (before round-down: 5/8 cup) per day
Unrounded MER: 241.2 kcal/day
| Meal | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 | 1/4 cup | |
| Meal 2 | 1/4 cup |
Assumptions
- Weight: 9 lb
- Life stage: Neutered adult
- Life-stage factor: 1.2
- Calories per cup: 380 (typical range 300–500)
Portions round down to the nearest measuring increment.
An estimate from standard resting-energy formulas. Your vet's number wins, especially for puppies, seniors, pregnancy, and any medical condition.
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