Rechargeable Batteries - Properties and Life Calculator

Properties of rechargeable batteries and accumulators. Calculate battery life based on capacity, device consumption, and usable energy.

Properties of rechargeable batteries are compared below. Use the calculator below to determine battery life based on capacity and consumption.

Battery Type	Electrolyte	Operating Temp (°C)	Cell Voltage (V)	Energy Density (Wh/kg)	Efficiency (%)	Power Density (W/kg)	Life Cycles
Lead-Acid	H2SO4	-20 to 60	2.1-2.2	171	30-40	70-90	200-2000
Nickel-Iron	KOH	20 to 30	1.2	267	60	65	2000
Zinc-Iron	KOH	50 to 60	1.65	1084	90	45	600
Sodium-Sulfur	β-Al2O3	300 to 400	1.76-2.08	664	120	70	2000
Lithium-Iron Sulfide	LiCl-KCl	400 to 450	1.6	869	150	75	1000
Nickel-Cadmium	KOH	-40 to 60	1.2	140	40-60	70-90	500-2000
Nickel-Metal Hydride	KOH	10 to 50	1.2	220	60-80	50	<3000
Lithium Ion	LiPF6	-20 to 60	3.6	360	100-200	70	500-2000
Lithium-Sulphide	AIN	430 to 500	-	-	130	75	200
Zinc-Chlorine	ZnCl2	-	-	120	-	65	100
Lithium Ion Polymer	Li-β-Alu	-20 to 60	3.7	-	130-200	70	>1200

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

Device Consumption (mA)

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Battery Life-- hours

Battery Life-- minutes

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