Goldfish lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 12 years
Goldfish live about 12 years on average. Below is a chart converting Goldfish age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Goldfish age chart in human years
Shaded rows are the senior years.
| Goldfish | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 18 | Teen |
| 2 yr | 24 | Adult |
| 3 yr | 30 | Adult |
| 4 yr | 36 | Adult |
| 5 yr | 42 | Middle age |
| 6 yr | 48 | Middle age |
| 7 yr | 54 | Middle age |
| 8 yr | 60 | Senior |
| 9 yr | 66 | Senior |
| 10 yr | 72 | Senior |
| 11 yr | 78 | Elderly |
| 12 yr | 84 | Elderly |
| 13 yr | 90 | Elderly |
| 14 yr | 96 | Elderly |
| 15 yr | 102 | Elderly |
| 16 yr | 108 | Elderly |
| 17 yr | 114 | Elderly |
| 18 yr | 120 | Elderly |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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