LG LGABC21865 Specifications
18650 · NMC · also sold as ICR18650C2 — full datasheet specs for the LG LGABC21865, plus what it delivers in common DIY pack configurations. Plan a build with it in the Battery Pack Calculator.
At 2800 mAh it ranks #28 of 165 18650 cells in our database by capacity — one of the higher-capacity 18650 options.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 2800 mAh |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 3.72 V |
| Max charge voltage | 4.3 V |
| Discharge cutoff | 3 V |
| Energy | 10.42 Wh |
| Internal resistance | 55 mΩ |
| Standard charge current | 1350 mA |
| Standard discharge current | 540mA |
| Chemistry | NMC |
| Form factor | 18650 |
| Wrap color | Orange |
| Insulator ring | White |
At the standard 1350 mA charge rate, a full charge takes roughly 2.1 hours plus the constant-voltage taper at the end.
The LGABC21865 in a battery pack
Common DIY series configurations using this cell's real 3.72V nominal voltage, with a 3-cells-in-parallel (3P) example for capacity:
| Config | Nominal voltage | Fully charged | Cells (3P) | Capacity (3P) | Energy (3P) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3S | 11.2 V | 12.9 V | 9 | 8.4 Ah | 94 Wh | cell count guide |
| 7S | 26 V | 30.1 V | 21 | 8.4 Ah | 219 Wh | cell count guide |
| 10S | 37.2 V | 43 V | 30 | 8.4 Ah | 312 Wh | cell count guide |
| 13S | 48.4 V | 55.9 V | 39 | 8.4 Ah | 406 Wh | cell count guide |
| 14S | 52.1 V | 60.2 V | 42 | 8.4 Ah | 437 Wh | cell count guide |
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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.