what are 'c" s in batteries?

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madcat303
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in most lipo batterys theres 10-15c, wht does that mean??

CowboySiR03
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Re: what are 'c" s in batteries?

900x15=13500

13.5 amp discharge :wink:

madcat303
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Re: what are 'c" s in batteries?

so 900mah 15c =1800 mah?

CowboySiR03
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Re: what are 'c" s in batteries?

The C rating of li-pos refers to the discharge rate that these batteries hold. For instance, if I had a 3000mAh pack that can discharge 15C

3000mAhx15C=60000mAh which equals 60amp discharge.

The idea is to give you a basis for figuring out how powerful a setup you can create. :wink: