Ferret vs cat: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- ferret
- about 17.7 in (45 cm) long and 4.72 in (12 cm) tall · 2.65 lb (1.2 kg)
- cat
- about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall · 9.92 lb (4.5 kg)
Quick answer
A ferret and a cat are about the same size, but a cat is a little heavier. A ferret: about 17.7 in (45 cm) long and 4.72 in (12 cm) tall, 2.65 lb (1.2 kg). A cat: about 18.1 in (46 cm) long and 9.84 in (25 cm) tall, 9.92 lb (4.5 kg).
A ferret is slightly smaller than a cat in length, but a cat stands significantly taller. You can picture the difference by imagining a ferret as a long, low-profile animal compared to the more upright build of a cat.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How do their lengths compare?
- A ferret is about 17.7 in (45 cm) long, while a cat is about 18.1 in (46 cm) long.
- What is the difference in height?
- A ferret is 4.72 in (12 cm) tall, whereas a cat is 9.84 in (25 cm) tall.
- How much do they weigh?
- A ferret weighs 2.65 lb (1.2 kg) and a cat weighs 9.92 lb (4.5 kg).