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18650NMC

LG LGAAS31865

LG
Capacity2200 mAh7.92 Wh
Resistance70DC internal resistance
Voltage window3.6 V3 – 4.2 V
Standard charge1075 mA~2 h to full

At 2200 mAh, this ranks #87 of 169 18650 cells in our database. Mid-range for capacity among 18650 cells. A mid-range 18650 cell. Solid for builds that don't need extreme capacity or discharge.

Full specifications

Electrical
ChemistryNMC
Nominal voltage3.6 V
Max charge voltage4.2 V
Discharge cutoff3 V
Standard charge current1075 mA
Standard discharge current430mA
Internal resistance70 mΩ
Physical
Form factor18650
Wrap colorBlue
Insulator ringWhite
Performance
Capacity2200 mAh
Energy7.92 Wh

At the standard 1075 mA charge rate, a full charge takes about 2 hours. The last bit is a slow taper to top it off.

Voltage operating window

Cutoff
3V
Nominal
3.6V
Max charge
4.2V

Usable range: 1.2V

Charging

RateCurrentEstimated time
0.5C1,100 mA~2h 00m
1C2,200 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.

Pack scaling

Series voltage configurations

ConfigNominal VMax VMin VCommon use
1S3.6V4.2V3VFlashlights, single-cell devices
2S7.2V8.4V6VRC vehicles, 7.2V packs
3S10.8V12.6V9VPower tools (10.8V nominal)
4S14.4V16.8V12VEbike (small), some power tools
7S25.2V29.4V21VEbike (24V system)
10S36V42V30VEbike (36V system)
13S46.8V54.6V39VEbike (48V standard)
14S50.4V58.8V42VEbike (52V high-power)
16S57.6V67.2V48VDIY powerwall

Parallel capacity scaling

ConfigCapacityEnergy
1P2,200 mAh7.9 Wh
2P4,400 mAh15.8 Wh
3P6,600 mAh23.8 Wh
4P8,800 mAh31.7 Wh
5P11,000 mAh39.6 Wh
6P13,200 mAh47.5 Wh

Example pack configurations

7S2P
24V ebike / small pack
14 cells25.2V nominal4,400mAh111Wh
13S4P
48V ebike standard
52 cells46.8V nominal8,800mAh412Wh
16S4P
DIY powerwall
64 cells57.6V nominal8,800mAh507Wh
4S6P
Power tool replacement
24 cells14.4V nominal13,200mAh190Wh

Design a custom pack with this cell:

Similar cells

Same format and chemistry, within ±500mAh capacity:

CellmAhCDRWhWeightWh/kg
LG LGAAS31865 (this cell)22007.92
Panasonic NCR18650D27005.1A10
Sanyo UR18650ZT26505.3A9.846g213
LG LGDB11865026009.8
LG LGDBB1186526009.8
Sanyo UR18650ZTA26205.8A9.748g202

Frequently asked questions

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 3V.
  • 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.

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