A123Systems APR18650M1A Specifications
18650 · LFP — full datasheet specs for the A123Systems APR18650M1A, plus what it delivers in common DIY pack configurations. Plan a build with it in the Battery Pack Calculator.
At 1100 mAh it ranks #163 of 165 18650 cells in our database by capacity — a lower-capacity 18650 options.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 1100 mAh |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 3.3 V |
| Max charge voltage | 3.6 V |
| Discharge cutoff | 2 V |
| Energy | 3.63 Wh |
| Standard charge current | 1500 mA |
| Standard discharge current | 5000mA |
| Chemistry | LFP |
| Form factor | 18650 |
| Wrap color | Yellow |
| Insulator ring | White |
At the standard 1500 mA charge rate, a full charge takes roughly 0.7 hours plus the constant-voltage taper at the end.
The APR18650M1A in a battery pack
Common DIY series configurations using this cell's real 3.3V nominal voltage, with a 3-cells-in-parallel (3P) example for capacity:
| Config | Nominal voltage | Fully charged | Cells (3P) | Capacity (3P) | Energy (3P) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4S | 13.2 V | 14.4 V | 12 | 3.3 Ah | 44 Wh | |
| 8S | 26.4 V | 28.8 V | 24 | 3.3 Ah | 87 Wh | |
| 16S | 52.8 V | 57.6 V | 48 | 3.3 Ah | 174 Wh |
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Specs come from manufacturer datasheets and independent testing; Mooch-tested discharge ratings are shown when available because they reflect real continuous performance better than headline datasheet numbers. Browse the full 18650 & 21700 cell database to compare every cell.