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Battery Runtime Calculator

Estimate runtime from capacity, voltage, battery count, depth of discharge, efficiency, and load.

v1.0.0
Nominal energy1200 Wh
Usable energy864 Wh
Runtime8.64 hours
Runtime518 minutes

Formula

nominal_wh = capacity converted to Wh * battery_count
usable_wh = nominal_wh * DoD * efficiency
runtime_hours = usable_wh / load_w

Assumptions

  • Inputs are user-provided.
  • Results are preliminary estimates.
  • Load is constant and battery capacity is accurate.

Limitations

  • Does not model age, temperature, BMS cutoff, voltage sag, surge loads, or Peukert effect.

Methodology

Converts battery capacity to usable Wh and divides by load.

This calculator provides an estimate for informational purposes only. It is not a certified engineering design, electrical safety approval, or professional installation recommendation. Always verify final decisions with a qualified professional and applicable local codes.