The maths, with your numbers
No guesswork and no brand chart. This is the same calculation a vet does on paper, so you can check it.
What this means for the bowl
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe sits in the middle of the 55 dry cat foods we track, at 393 kcal per cup.
To show how much the food matters: a 10 lb spayed or neutered cat needs about 261 kcal a day. That is ⅝ cup of this food, but ⅜ cup of Purina Pro Plan Kitten Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice and ⅞ cup of Kirkland Signature Healthy Weight. Same cat, same day, very different scoops.
A level 8 oz measuring cup holds about 100 g of this kibble. If you have kitchen scales, weighing is more accurate than scooping, because a heaped cup holds noticeably more than a level one.
Senior recipes are made for older cats, who often move less. If yours sleeps most of the day, choose the “Lazy indoor” setting and check the weight every few weeks.
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe feeding chart
Daily amounts for healthy adult cats with no treats, from the label calories and the AAHA 2021 energy factors. Split the amount into meals.
| Weight | Lazy indoor | Spayed or neutered | Intact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 lb 2.3 kg | ⅜ cup33 g | ⅜ cup40 g | ½ cup46 g |
| 6 lb 2.7 kg | ⅜ cup38 g | ½ cup45 g | ½ cup53 g |
| 8 lb 3.6 kg | ½ cup47 g | ½ cup56 g | ⅝ cup66 g |
| 10 lb 4.5 kg | ½ cup55 g | ⅝ cup67 g | ¾ cup78 g |
| 12 lb 5.4 kg | ⅝ cup64 g | ¾ cup76 g | ⅞ cup89 g |
| 14 lb 6.4 kg | ¾ cup71 g | ⅞ cup86 g | 1 cup100 g |
| 16 lb 7.3 kg | ¾ cup79 g | 1 cup95 g | 1 ⅛ cups110 g |
Label values: 393 kcal per cup, 3,926 kcal per kg. Source: hillspet.com, checked 18 Oct 2026.
Questions
How much Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe should I feed a 10 lb cat?
About ⅝ cup or 67 g a day for a spayed or neutered cat, before treats. That is 261 kcal a day divided by the food’s label value. Use the calculator above to adjust for your pet.
How many calories are in Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken Recipe?
The label states 393 kcal per cup, 3,926 kcal per kg (checked 18 Oct 2026). Recipes change, so check your bag.
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