Comparing Pack Voltages of Batteries

Here's a quick reference guide to voltages of various standard-size battery packs, both rechargeable and non-, based on the number of cells.

 

1.2-Volt Cells (NiCd, NiMH)

1.5-Volt Cells (Alkaline)

2-Volt Cells
(Lead-Acid)

Number of Cells

Voltage

Voltage

Voltage

2

2.4

3

4

4

4.8

6

8

6

7.2

9

12

8

9.6

12

16

10

12

15

20

12

14.4

18

24