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18.29 × 65.05 mm · 46.1 g

18650NMC

LG LGDA418650

Name: LG LGDA418650 Lithium Battery Cell
Brand: LG

Capacity2400 mAh8.64 Wh · 187.42 Wh/kg

Rated continuous4.8 A4.8A

Voltage window3.6 V3 – 4.2 V

Standard charge1150 mA~2.1 h to full

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At 2400 mAh, this ranks #71 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
Chemistry	NMC
Nominal voltage	3.6 V
Max charge voltage	4.2 V
Discharge cutoff	3 V
Max continuous discharge	4.8A
Standard charge current	1150 mA
Standard discharge current	480mA
Physical
Form factor	18650
Dimensions	18.29mm × 65.05mm
Weight	46.1 g
Top type	Flat Top
Protected	No
Wrap color	Yellow
Insulator ring	White
Performance
Capacity	2400 mAh
Energy	8.64 Wh
Specific energy	187.42 Wh/kg
Energy density	505.53 Wh/L
Power density (gravimetric)	375 W/kg
Power density (volumetric)	1,011 W/L
Operating Limits
Charge temp	0°C to 45°C
Discharge temp	-20°C to 60°C

At the standard 1150 mA charge rate, a full charge takes about 2.1 hours. The last bit is a slow taper to top it off.

Voltage operating window

Cutoff
3VNominal
3.6VMax charge
4.2V

Usable range: 1.2V

C-rate conversion: LG LGDA418650 (2400mAh)

C-Rate	Current (A)	Theoretical runtime
0.2C	0.48 A	5h 00m
0.5C	1.2 A	2h 00m
1C	2.4 A	1h 00m
2C	4.8 A	30m

Highlighted row is closest to the rated 4.8A continuous discharge.

Charging

Rate	Current	Estimated time
0.5C	1,200 mA	~2h 00m
1C	2,400 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 LG LGDA418650 datasheet (PDF) ↗

Pack scaling

Series voltage configurations

Config	Nominal V	Max V	Min V	Common use
1S	3.6V	4.2V	3V	Flashlights, single-cell devices
2S	7.2V	8.4V	6V	RC vehicles, 7.2V packs
3S	10.8V	12.6V	9V	Power tools (10.8V nominal)
4S	14.4V	16.8V	12V	Ebike (small), some power tools
7S	25.2V	29.4V	21V	Ebike (24V system)
10S	36V	42V	30V	Ebike (36V system)
13S	46.8V	54.6V	39V	Ebike (48V standard)
14S	50.4V	58.8V	42V	Ebike (52V high-power)
16S	57.6V	67.2V	48V	DIY powerwall

Parallel capacity scaling

Config	Capacity	Energy	Max discharge
1P	2,400 mAh	8.6 Wh	4.8 A
2P	4,800 mAh	17.3 Wh	9.6 A
3P	7,200 mAh	25.9 Wh	14.4 A
4P	9,600 mAh	34.6 Wh	19.2 A
5P	12,000 mAh	43.2 Wh	24 A
6P	14,400 mAh	51.8 Wh	28.8 A

Example pack configurations

7S2P

24V ebike / small pack

14 cells25.2V nominal4,800mAh121Wh10A maxCell weight: 0.65 kg (add ~15% for wiring and BMS)

13S4P

48V ebike standard

52 cells46.8V nominal9,600mAh449Wh19A maxCell weight: 2.4 kg (add ~15% for wiring and BMS)

16S4P

DIY powerwall

64 cells57.6V nominal9,600mAh553Wh19A maxCell weight: 2.95 kg (add ~15% for wiring and BMS)

4S6P

Power tool replacement

24 cells14.4V nominal14,400mAh207Wh29A maxCell weight: 1.11 kg (add ~15% for wiring and BMS)

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Application suitability

PowerwallsUsable for powerwalls but lower capacity means you'll need more cells to hit your target kWh.

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

Car AudioNot enough discharge for car audio amplifiers. You need at least 15-20A continuous for most setups.

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

Dimensions18.29mm × 65.05mm

TopFlat Top

Format18650

Similar cells

Same format and chemistry, within ±500mAh capacity:

Cell	mAh	CDR	Wh	Weight	Wh/kg
LG LGDA418650 (this cell)	2400	4.8A	8.64	46.1g	187.42
Panasonic NCR18650PD	2900	10A	10.7	44.5g	241
LG LGABC11865	2800	—	10.5	—	—
LG LGDC118650	2800	4.1A	10.5	47g	223
Samsung ICR18650-28A	2800	5.6A	10.5	48g	219
Samsung INR18650-29E	2900	5A	10.5	48g	219

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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 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.

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.