Everyday Life calculator
Battery Life Calculator
Estimate battery runtime from capacity, current draw, and efficiency.
FormulaRuntime hours = battery mAh x efficiency / load mA
Formula
Battery runtime
Battery runtime varies with voltage, temperature, age, load spikes, and device power management.
Runtime hours = battery mAh x efficiency / load mA
5,000 mAh at 500 mA and 85% efficiency lasts about 8.5 hours.
FAQ6 common questions for this calculator.
FAQs
Why include battery efficiency?+
Real batteries and converters do not deliver all rated capacity to the device.
Can I use this for power banks?+
Yes, but account for output voltage conversion losses.
How does the Battery Life Calculator calculate the result?+
For the Battery Life Calculator, it uses the Battery runtime: Runtime hours = battery mAh x efficiency / load mA. 5,000 mAh at 500 mA and 85% efficiency lasts about 8.5 hours.
What information do I need to use the Battery Life Calculator?+
For the Battery Life Calculator, enter capacity, current draw, and efficiency. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.
How accurate is the Battery Life Calculator?+
Battery Life Calculator is accurate for the values and assumptions entered on this page. It uses the Battery runtime. Recheck the inputs before relying on the estimate.
What should I check before using the Battery Life Calculator result?+
For the Battery Life Calculator, check that the units, inputs, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
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How to use the Battery Life Calculator
Estimate battery runtime from capacity, current draw, and efficiency. The page also explains the battery runtime and shows a practical example: 5,000 mAh at 500 mA and 85% efficiency lasts about 8.5 hours.
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Enter your details
Enter capacity, current draw, and efficiency, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the battery runtime: Runtime hours = battery mAh x efficiency / load mA.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the battery Life Calculator result before you use the estimate.