Cat vs bobcat vs lynx: size comparison
A house cat, a bobcat, and a lynx differ significantly in their physical dimensions. You can visualize the scale by comparing the house cat's small frame to the much larger and heavier bodies of the bobcat and lynx.
Biggest vs smallest
1.96× the size
lynx vs cat
- cat
- about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall · 9.92 lb (4.5 kg)
- bobcat
- about 31.5 in (80 cm) long and 19.7 in (50 cm) tall · 20.9 lb (9.5 kg)
- lynx
- about 35.4 in (90 cm) long and 25.6 in (65 cm) tall · 44.1 lb (20 kg)
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
Questions people ask
- How much longer is a lynx than a house cat?
- A lynx is 35.4 in (90 cm) long, compared to the house cat which is about 18.1 in (46 cm) long.
- What is the weight difference between a bobcat and a lynx?
- A bobcat weighs 20.9 lb (9.5 kg), while a lynx weighs 44.1 lb (20 kg).
- How tall is a bobcat compared to a house cat?
- A bobcat is 19.7 in (50 cm) tall, while a house cat is 9.84 in (25 cm) tall.