Need Basic Battery Help:C to Amps?

CelticCross74

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How does one translate or what is the equation to figure amperage on say for instance my 15c 800mah IMR AW cells? Any help would be greatly appreciated...
 

Overclocker

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15c where c is capacity

so 15 x 800mA = 12000mA = 12 Amperes

now if the 15c is realistic or not is a different matter altogether ;)
 

fivemega

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Looking at chart here, you will notice battery voltage drops to under 3 volt at that current with capacity of less than 600mAh
So, 15C is for initial spike (few seconds) and not suitable for continuous drain.
 

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