Sony US18650VTC6 Specifications
18650 · NMC — full datasheet specs for the Sony US18650VTC6, plus what it delivers in common DIY pack configurations. Plan a build with it in the Battery Pack Calculator.
At 3000 mAh it ranks #15 of 165 18650 cells in our database by capacity — one of the higher-capacity 18650 options.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 3000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 3.6 V |
| Max charge voltage | 4.25 V |
| Discharge cutoff | 2 V |
| Energy | 10.8 Wh |
| Max continuous discharge | 30A |
| C-rate (continuous) | ≈10C |
| Internal resistance | 18 mΩ |
| Standard charge current | 5000 mA |
| Standard discharge current | 15A |
| Chemistry | NMC |
| Form factor | 18650 |
| Wrap color | Green |
| Insulator ring | Black |
At the standard 5000 mA charge rate, a full charge takes roughly 0.6 hours plus the constant-voltage taper at the end.
The US18650VTC6 in a battery pack
Common DIY series configurations using this cell's real 3.6V nominal voltage, with a 3-cells-in-parallel (3P) example for capacity:
| Config | Nominal voltage | Fully charged | Cells (3P) | Capacity (3P) | Energy (3P) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3S | 10.8 V | 12.8 V | 9 | 9 Ah | 97 Wh | cell count guide |
| 7S | 25.2 V | 29.8 V | 21 | 9 Ah | 227 Wh | cell count guide |
| 10S | 36 V | 42.5 V | 30 | 9 Ah | 324 Wh | cell count guide |
| 13S | 46.8 V | 55.3 V | 39 | 9 Ah | 421 Wh | cell count guide |
| 14S | 50.4 V | 59.5 V | 42 | 9 Ah | 454 Wh | cell count guide |
Size a full pack around the US18650VTC6 — voltage, capacity, runtime, and BMS:
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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.