How much space do you actually need to swing a cat? And more importantly can you afford to do so? It’s a sad reality that many people who call London home won’t ever be able to afford enough space to swing a cat. We think this is wrong, which is why we’re supporting Shelter to campaign for change.

The catculations

Assumptions:

Average length of a cat from paws to tail: 2.5ft

Average length of a human arm in cat swinging position: 2.5ft

Average price of property in the postcode area Average price of property in the postcode area ÷ Average floor size of a property in the postcode area Average floor size of a property in the postcode area × Average area needed to swing a cat (π × 5ft2) = 78.54ft2 Average area needed to swing a cat (π × 5ft

Established in 2015, NIFOS is a revolutionary institute started by the feline folks at Nice and Serious. Born from a mutual love of cats, and shared indignation at the current housing crisis in this great city. No real cats were actually swung. That’s cruel. We did however do some pretty technical cat simulations to work it all out. And even our computerised kitties were treated well.

Oh, and please don’t try this at home. Cats are for stroking, not swinging. If you do see anyone swinging a cat notify us immediately, or ideally the RSPCA. In fact, definitely just the RSPCA.