How much to feed a Maine Coon
A Maine Coon usually weighs 10–20 lb. Here’s how much food that is per day, plus a calculator for your own food.
Typical weight
- males
- 10–20 lb
- females
- 10–20 lb
The GCCF notes that Maine Coons can tend to become overweight, so their nutrition needs care.
Feeding chart by weight
Example: dry food with 400 kcal/cup, wet food with 28 kcal/oz.
| Weight | kcal/day | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 lb | 261 | 0.65 cups | 9.3 oz |
| 13 lb | 318 | 0.79 cups | 11.4 oz |
| 17 lb | 389 | 0.97 cups | 13.9 oz |
| 20 lb | 439 | 1.10 cups | 15.7 oz |
For spayed or neutered cats with normal activity. Intact cats need about 17% more. The amounts only apply to food with exactly these calories; use the calculator below for yours.
Calculate with your food
per day
393 g per day
2 meals of 197 g · 354 kcal per day
Treats up to 35 kcal
Look for “Calorie Content”, e.g. “3,750 kcal/kg, 375 kcal/cup”.
A starting point – the scale has the final say. If your cat is ill, talk to your vet.
Questions
How much should a Maine Coon eat per day?
A Maine Coon weighing 15 lb, spayed or neutered with normal activity, needs about 354 kcal a day. That’s about 0.88 cups of dry food or 12.6 oz of wet food with the calories from the chart. Use the calculator above for your food.
How much does a Maine Coon weigh?
According to GCCF, adult males weigh 10–20 lb and females 10–20 lb.
My cat weighs more than this. Is that too much?
Not necessarily. The range is for typical cats; large or muscular cats can weigh more. Your cat’s shape tells you more than the number: you should feel the ribs and see a waist from above. If in doubt, ask your vet.
Sources
Last checked: October 2026