Panasonic CGR18650HM Specifications
18650 · NMC — full datasheet specs for the Panasonic CGR18650HM, plus what it delivers in common DIY pack configurations. Plan a build with it in the Battery Pack Calculator.
At 1630 mAh it ranks #144 of 165 18650 cells in our database by capacity — a lower-capacity 18650 options.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 1630 mAh |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 3.7 V |
| Max charge voltage | 4.2 V |
| Discharge cutoff | 3 V |
| Energy | 6.03 Wh |
| Standard charge current | 1120 mA |
| Standard discharge current | 320mA |
| Chemistry | NMC |
| Form factor | 18650 |
| Wrap color | Yellow |
| Insulator ring | Black |
At the standard 1120 mA charge rate, a full charge takes roughly 1.5 hours plus the constant-voltage taper at the end.
The CGR18650HM in a battery pack
Common DIY series configurations using this cell's real 3.7V nominal voltage, with a 3-cells-in-parallel (3P) example for capacity:
| Config | Nominal voltage | Fully charged | Cells (3P) | Capacity (3P) | Energy (3P) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3S | 11.1 V | 12.6 V | 9 | 4.9 Ah | 54 Wh | cell count guide |
| 7S | 25.9 V | 29.4 V | 21 | 4.9 Ah | 127 Wh | cell count guide |
| 10S | 37 V | 42 V | 30 | 4.9 Ah | 181 Wh | cell count guide |
| 13S | 48.1 V | 54.6 V | 39 | 4.9 Ah | 235 Wh | cell count guide |
| 14S | 51.8 V | 58.8 V | 42 | 4.9 Ah | 253 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.