What is the rated capacity of a battery?

Under well defined conditions this is often referred to as the Rated Capacity as the battery capacity is likely to be different under different temperature, discharge rates and prior use. An alternative unit of electrical charge. Product of the current strength (measured in amperes) and the duration (in hours) of the current.

What is the capacity of a battery?

The capacity of a cell or battery is related to the quantity of active materials in it, and the amount of electrolyte and the surface area of the plates. The capacity of a battery/cell is measured by discharging at a constant current until it reaches its terminal voltage (usually about 1.75 volts).

What is the difference between battery capacity and chemical capacity?

The battery capacity is the current capacity of the battery and is expressed in Ampere-hours, abbreviated Ah. Chemical Capacity – full storage capacity of the chemistry when measured from full to empty or empty to full. This is normally defined at a given C-rate and maximum and minimum voltages.

How do you determine battery capacity?

A common way of specifying battery capacity is to provide the battery capacity as a function of the time in which it takes to fully discharge the battery (note that in practice the battery often cannot be fully discharged). The temperature of a battery will also affect the energy that can be extracted from it.

Are rated capacity and advertised capacity the same thing?

Yes, the terms “rated capacity” and “advertised capacity” are used interchangeably when talking about power banks. Both terms refer to the maximum amount of electric charge a power bank can theoretically store and supply, calculated based on the nominal voltage of the lithium-ion batteries inside, typically 3.7 volts.

How do charging/discharging rates affect rated battery capacity?

The charging/discharging rates affect the rated battery capacity. If the battery is being discharged very quickly (i.e., the discharge current is high), then the amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery is reduced and the battery capacity is lower.