Battery Life Calculator

You can use Utmel's battery life calculator to estimate the battery life of your devices based on battery capacity and system usage. Based on nominal battery capacity and the average current drawn by a load, this battery life calculator predicts how long a battery would last. Although Watt-hours (Wh) is sometimes used, battery capacity is usually measured in Amp-hours (Ah) or milliamp-hours (mAh).

Battery Life

Battery Capacity
Device Consumption
Battery Life Formula

Battery Life = Battery Capacity in mAh / Load Current in mAh

Estimated
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* This is an estimated output, based on ideal conditions.

Introduction

How long will a battery last under a specific load? Learn how to calculate battery life.

Calculating Battery Life

Battery life is the length of time a device can continue to work before it needs its battery to be recharged.

By dividing Watt-hours by the battery's nominal voltage (V), you can convert Watt-hours to Amp-hours: Wh / V = Ah

The Amp-hour, also known as the Ampere-hour, is a unit of charge that equals current flow over time. One amp of continuous current flow for one hour is equal to one amp. A milliamp-hour, also known as a milliampere-hour, is one-thousandth of an amp-hour, so a 1000 mAh battery is equivalent to one amp-hour.

The statistics are just estimates; actual results can differ depending on battery condition, age, temperature, discharge rate, and other variables. When using fresh, high-quality cells at room temperature and an average run time of 1 hour to 1 year, the expected results would be the most accurate.

 

How can you figure out how long your battery would last?

 

It would be fantastic if you never had to charge your mobile again. However, you're probably well aware that no battery lasts indefinitely. This battery life calculator uses the following formula to measure the approximate runtime of your battery:

battery life = capacity / consumption * (1- discharge safety)

where

Capacity is the capacity of your battery, measured in ampere-hours. You can usually find this value printed on your battery.

Consumption is the average current draw of your electronic device, expressed in amperes.

Discharge safety is the percentage of your battery capacity that is never used.

 

mAHr Capacity of typical batteries 

 

AAA

1200 (Alkaline)

800–1000 (NiMH)

 AA

2700 (alkaline)
3000 (Lithium-Rechargeable)
1700–2900 (NiMH)

 C

8000 (alkaline)
4500–6000 (NiMH)

 D

12000 (alkaline)
2200–12000 (NiMH)
19000 (Lithium-Primary) 3.6V

 9V Transistor

565 (alkaline)
1200 (lithium-Primary)
175300 (NiMH)

 6V Lantern

26000 (alkaline)

 CR2032

240 (Lithium-Primary) 3.6V

 CR2016

90 (Lithium-Primary) 3.6V

 1/10 D

1000 (Lithium-Primary) 3.6V

 4 Farad Cap

1 (loses 1 volt in 1 hour at 1mA)

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate how long a battery will last?

To determine how long your battery will last, calculate the battery's total capacity and divide it by your circuit's power. Multiply the battery's reserve capacity by 60. With a reserve capacity, for instance, of 120: 120 x 60 = 7,200.

How long does a 5000mAh battery last?

How many hours does 5000mAh last? For 5,000 mAh generally means you can expect to get 100 mA for about 50 hours usage, or 10 mA for 500 hours, or 1 mA for 5,000 hours.

Is a 4000mAh battery good?

A 4,000mAh battery on a smartphone will ensure the phone should last well over a day depending on how heavily you use it. Here too, it's important to have fast charging not because not only could you need it in emergencies, but a 4,000mAh battery without fast charging will take ages to charge to full capacity.

Is it better to have a higher mAh?

mAh means milliamp Hour and is a unit that measures (electric) power over time. It is commonly used to measure the energy capacity of a battery. In general, the more mAh and the longer the battery capacity or battery life. A higher number means that the battery can store more energy, so it has a higher capacity.

Is 50000mAh power bank allowed in flight?

It DOES have to be carried on, it CANNOT be checked under the plane.

How can I improve my battery life?

Let your screen turn off sooner. Reduce screen brightness. Set the brightness to change automatically. Turn off keyboard sounds or vibrations. Restrict apps with high battery use. Turn on adaptive battery or battery optimization. Delete unused accounts.

At what percentage should I charge my phone?

The Best Thing to Do: Plug it in when the phone is between 30-40%. Phones will get to 80% quickly if you're doing a fast charge. Pull the plug at 80-90%, as going to full 100% when using a high-voltage charger can put some strain on the battery. Keep the phone battery charge between 30-80% to increase its lifespan.

How much can a 20000mAh charge?

With a 20,000mAh power bank (actual capacity: 13,300mAh), you can charge tablets and laptops about 1.5 times.

Is it OK to use phone while charging?

There is no danger in using your phone while it's charging. Charging tip: While you can use it during a charge, having the screen on or apps refreshing in the background uses power, so it will charge at half the speed. If you want your phone to charge more quickly, put it in airplane mode or turn it off.

How many hours does 10000mah last?

about 71 hours It is about 71 hours. If you're talking about a power bank with a conversion and charging process, the efficiency is about 60 percent. The phone's battery is likely to be more than 3000mAh.
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