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18650NMC

LG LGEBMF21865

Name: LG LGEBMF21865 Lithium Battery Cell
Brand: LG

Capacity2200 mAh7.92 Wh

Rated continuous10 A10A

Resistance60 mΩDC internal resistance

Voltage window3.6 V2.8 – 4.2 V

Standard charge1050 mA~2.1 h to full

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At 2200 mAh, this ranks #87 of 169 18650 cells in our database. Mid-range for capacity among 18650 cells. Higher discharge than 80% of 18650 cells in our database. Great for high-drain builds.

Full specifications

Electrical
Chemistry	NMC
Nominal voltage	3.6 V
Max charge voltage	4.2 V
Discharge cutoff	2.8 V
Max continuous discharge	10A
Standard charge current	1050 mA
Standard discharge current	420mA
Internal resistance	60 mΩ
Physical
Form factor	18650
Wrap color	Purple (Dark)
Insulator ring	White
Performance
Capacity	2200 mAh
Energy	7.92 Wh

At the standard 1050 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
2.8VNominal
3.6VMax charge
4.2V

Usable range: 1.4V

C-rate conversion: LG LGEBMF21865 (2200mAh)

C-Rate	Current (A)	Theoretical runtime
0.2C	0.44 A	5h 00m
0.5C	1.1 A	2h 00m
1C	2.2 A	1h 00m
2C	4.4 A	30m
3C	6.6 A	20m

Highlighted row is closest to the rated 10A continuous discharge.

Charging

Rate	Current	Estimated time
0.5C	1,100 mA	~2h 00m
1C	2,200 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

Config	Nominal V	Max V	Min V	Common use
1S	3.6V	4.2V	2.8V	Flashlights, single-cell devices
2S	7.2V	8.4V	5.6V	RC vehicles, 7.2V packs
3S	10.8V	12.6V	8.4V	Power tools (10.8V nominal)
4S	14.4V	16.8V	11.2V	Ebike (small), some power tools
7S	25.2V	29.4V	19.6V	Ebike (24V system)
10S	36V	42V	28V	Ebike (36V system)
13S	46.8V	54.6V	36.4V	Ebike (48V standard)
14S	50.4V	58.8V	39.2V	Ebike (52V high-power)
16S	57.6V	67.2V	44.8V	DIY powerwall

Parallel capacity scaling

Config	Capacity	Energy	Max discharge
1P	2,200 mAh	7.9 Wh	10 A
2P	4,400 mAh	15.8 Wh	20 A
3P	6,600 mAh	23.8 Wh	30 A
4P	8,800 mAh	31.7 Wh	40 A
5P	11,000 mAh	39.6 Wh	50 A
6P	13,200 mAh	47.5 Wh	60 A

Example pack configurations

7S2P

24V ebike / small pack

14 cells25.2V nominal4,400mAh111Wh20A max

13S4P

48V ebike standard

52 cells46.8V nominal8,800mAh412Wh40A max

16S4P

DIY powerwall

64 cells57.6V nominal8,800mAh507Wh40A max

4S6P

Power tool replacement

24 cells14.4V nominal13,200mAh190Wh60A max

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Application suitability

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

Ebike PacksMarginal. Check your motor's peak draw first. You might get voltage sag 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 ToolsMay work for lighter-duty tools. Check your tool's current requirements.

Similar cells

Same format and chemistry, within ±500mAh capacity:

Cell	mAh	CDR	Wh	Weight	Wh/kg
LG LGEBMF21865 (this cell)	2200	10A	7.92	—	—
Panasonic NCR18650D	2700	5.1A	10	—	—
Sanyo UR18650ZT	2650	5.3A	9.8	46g	213
LG LGDB118650	2600	—	9.8	—	—
LG LGDBB11865	2600	—	9.8	—	—
Sanyo UR18650ZTA	2620	5.8A	9.7	48g	202

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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 2.8V.
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.