Golden hamster lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 2.5 years
Golden hamster live about 2.5 years on average. Below is a chart converting Golden hamster age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Golden hamster age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Golden hamster | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mo | 21 | Adult |
| 6 mo | 28 | Adult |
| 9 mo | 35 | Adult |
| 1 yr | 42 | Middle age |
| 1 yr 3 mo | 49 | Middle age |
| 1 yr 6 mo | 56 | Middle age |
| 1 yr 9 mo | 63 | Senior |
| 2 yr | 70 | Senior |
| 2 yr 3 mo | 77 | Elderly |
| 2 yr 6 mo | 84 | Elderly |
| 2 yr 9 mo | 91 | Elderly |
| 3 yr | 98 | Elderly |
| 3 yr 3 mo | 105 | Elderly |
Golden hamster profile
| Classification | Mammalia > Rodentia > Cricetidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Mesocricetus auratus |
| Adult weight | about 1e+02 g |
| Age of maturity | 2 months |
| Gestation | about 16 days |
| Litter / clutch size | 9 |
| Longest recorded | 3.9 years (captivity) |
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How we convert ages: method.
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