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18.15 × 34.82 mm

18350LMO Mooch-tested · 12 A

AW 18350

Name: AW 18350 Lithium Battery Cell
Brand: AW

AW · released 2016

Capacity800 mAh2.88 Wh

Mooch continuous12 ASize to this figure

Voltage window3.6 V2.5 – 4.2 V

Standard charge800 mA~1 h to full

Build a pack with this cell →Download spec sheet (PDF)Open the datasheet Mooch's test ↗

At 800 mAh, this ranks #8 of 10 18350 cells in our database. On the lower end for capacity among 18350 cells. Higher discharge than 100% of 18350 cells in our database. Great for high-drain builds.

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Full specifications

Electrical
Chemistry	LMO
Nominal voltage	3.6 V
Max charge voltage	4.2 V
Discharge cutoff	2.5 V
Max continuous discharge	12A (Mooch-tested)
Mooch CDR (trusted)	12 A
Standard charge current	800 mA
Physical
Form factor	18350
Dimensions	18.15mm × 34.82mm
Top type	Flat Top
Protected	No
Wrap color	Red
Performance
Capacity	800 mAh
Energy	2.88 Wh
Energy density	319.68 Wh/L
Power density (volumetric)	4,795 W/L
Cycle life	500 cycles
Year released	2016
Operating Limits
Discharge temp	-10°C to 60°C

Independent test data: Mooch's test of the 18350 ↗

At the standard 800 mA charge rate, a full charge takes about 1 hours. The last bit is a slow taper to top it off.

Voltage operating window

Cutoff
2.5VNominal
3.6VMax charge
4.2V

Usable range: 1.7V

C-rate conversion: AW 18350 (800mAh)

C-Rate	Current (A)	Theoretical runtime
0.2C	0.16 A	5h 00m
0.5C	0.4 A	2h 00m
1C	0.8 A	1h 00m
2C	1.6 A	30m
3C	2.4 A	20m
5C	4 A	12m
8C	6.4 A	7m 30s
10C	8 A	6m
15C	12 A	4m

Highlighted row is closest to the rated 12A continuous discharge.

Charging

Rate	Current	Estimated time
0.5C	400 mA	~2h 00m
1C	800 mA	~1h 00m

These are estimates for the constant-current phase. Real charge time is a bit longer because of the slow taper at the end.

Datasheet

Download official AW 18350 datasheet (PDF) ↗

Pack scaling

Series voltage configurations

Config	Nominal V	Max V	Min V	Common use
1S	3.6V	4.2V	2.5V	Flashlights, single-cell devices
2S	7.2V	8.4V	5V	RC vehicles, 7.2V packs
3S	10.8V	12.6V	7.5V	Power tools (10.8V nominal)
4S	14.4V	16.8V	10V	Ebike (small), some power tools
7S	25.2V	29.4V	17.5V	Ebike (24V system)
10S	36V	42V	25V	Ebike (36V system)
13S	46.8V	54.6V	32.5V	Ebike (48V standard)
14S	50.4V	58.8V	35V	Ebike (52V high-power)
16S	57.6V	67.2V	40V	DIY powerwall

Parallel capacity scaling

Config	Capacity	Energy	Max discharge
1P	800 mAh	2.9 Wh	12 A
2P	1,600 mAh	5.8 Wh	24 A
3P	2,400 mAh	8.6 Wh	36 A
4P	3,200 mAh	11.5 Wh	48 A
5P	4,000 mAh	14.4 Wh	60 A
6P	4,800 mAh	17.3 Wh	72 A

Example pack configurations

7S2P

24V ebike / small pack

14 cells25.2V nominal1,600mAh40Wh24A max

13S4P

48V ebike standard

52 cells46.8V nominal3,200mAh150Wh48A max

16S4P

DIY powerwall

64 cells57.6V nominal3,200mAh184Wh48A max

4S6P

Power tool replacement

24 cells14.4V nominal4,800mAh69Wh72A max

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Application suitability

PowerwallsToo low capacity for practical powerwall use. You'd need too many cells.

Ebike PacksNot enough discharge for ebike use. Voltage sag would be a problem under load.

Car AudioMight work for smaller setups. Check your amp's peak current draw.

High-Drain VapingBelow the 25A Mooch CDR threshold that high-drain vaping needs. Use a higher-drain cell.

FlashlightsLower capacity means shorter runtime. Better cells are available for flashlight use.

Power ToolsNot enough discharge or capacity for power tool use.

Physical dimensions

Dimensions18.15mm × 34.82mm

TopFlat Top

Format18350

Similar cells

Same format and chemistry, within ±500mAh capacity:

Cell	mAh	CDR	Wh	Weight	Wh/kg
AW 18350 (this cell)	800	12A	2.88	—	—
Epoch 18350	1100	9A	4	26g	152
AWT 18350	850	10A	3.1	22.1g	138
Efest IMR18350	700	10A	2.5	28g	90
Nitecore 18350 700mAh 7A	700	7A	2.5	22g	115

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Frequently asked questions

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Handling and safety

Lithium cells can be dangerous if mishandled. A few things to keep in mind:

Never charge above 4.2V or discharge below 2.5V.
Store cells at around 3.6-3.8V (roughly 40-60% charge) for long-term storage.
Don't mix cells with different capacities, chemistries, or states of charge in a pack.
Inspect wraps before use. A torn wrap can cause a short circuit.
Always use a BMS or balance charger appropriate for your pack configuration.
Keep cells away from metal objects, keys, and coins. A short across the terminals can cause fire.

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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.

Disclaimer: We do our best to keep the information on this page accurate, but we cannot guarantee that all specifications are correct or up to date. Cell characteristics can vary between production batches and may change over time. Do not rely solely on this data for safety-critical applications. Always verify against the manufacturer's official datasheet before use.