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18.1 × 64.8 mm
18650NMC

Sanyo UR18650P

Sanyo · released 2000
Capacity1700 mAh6.29 Wh
Voltage window3.7 V2.5 – 4.2 V
Standard charge1700 mA~1 h to full

At 1700 mAh, this ranks #147 of 169 18650 cells in our database. On the lower end 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 voltage3.7 V
Max charge voltage4.2 V
Discharge cutoff2.5 V
Standard charge current1700 mA
Standard discharge current340mA
Physical
Form factor18650
Dimensions18.1mm × 64.8mm
Top typeFlat Top
ProtectedNo
Wrap colorRed
Insulator ringBlack
Performance
Capacity1700 mAh
Energy6.29 Wh
Energy density377.25 Wh/L
Cycle life300 cycles
Year released2000
Operating Limits
Charge temp0°C to 40°C
Discharge temp-20°C to 60°C

At the standard 1700 mA charge rate, a full charge takes about 1 hours. The last bit is a slow taper to top it off.

Voltage operating window

Cutoff
2.5V
Nominal
3.7V
Max charge
4.2V

Usable range: 1.7V

Charging

RateCurrentEstimated time
0.5C850 mA~2h 00m
1C1,700 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

Pack scaling

Series voltage configurations

ConfigNominal VMax VMin VCommon use
1S3.7V4.2V2.5VFlashlights, single-cell devices
2S7.4V8.4V5VRC vehicles, 7.2V packs
3S11.1V12.6V7.5VPower tools (10.8V nominal)
4S14.8V16.8V10VEbike (small), some power tools
7S25.9V29.4V17.5VEbike (24V system)
10S37V42V25VEbike (36V system)
13S48.1V54.6V32.5VEbike (48V standard)
14S51.8V58.8V35VEbike (52V high-power)
16S59.2V67.2V40VDIY powerwall

Parallel capacity scaling

ConfigCapacityEnergy
1P1,700 mAh6.3 Wh
2P3,400 mAh12.6 Wh
3P5,100 mAh18.9 Wh
4P6,800 mAh25.2 Wh
5P8,500 mAh31.5 Wh
6P10,200 mAh37.7 Wh

Example pack configurations

7S2P
24V ebike / small pack
14 cells25.9V nominal3,400mAh88Wh
13S4P
48V ebike standard
52 cells48.1V nominal6,800mAh327Wh
16S4P
DIY powerwall
64 cells59.2V nominal6,800mAh403Wh
4S6P
Power tool replacement
24 cells14.8V nominal10,200mAh151Wh

Design a custom pack with this cell:

Physical dimensions

Dimensions18.1mm × 64.8mm
TopFlat Top
Format18650

Similar cells

Same format and chemistry, within ±500mAh capacity:

CellmAhCDRWhWeightWh/kg
Sanyo UR18650P (this cell)17006.29
BAK 18650C422002A8.1
BFN 18650-2200220025A8.1
Great Power ICR18650 2.2Ah-AT22004.4A8.145g181
LG LGAAS41865220045A8.144.5g183
LG LGCAS3186522004.3A8.147g173

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 2.5V.
  • 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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