Car Battery Weight

Intro

More often than not, there are always questions about cars. The entire framework isn’t something you could understand at a go. Sometimes, it takes months to years of experience to understand the inner-workings of a car. In this case, there is much emphasis on the battery.

There are many things to know about a car battery, such as the symptoms when it gets bad, how not to overcharge, etc. However, knowing about its weight is equally consequential. With this article, you will find out all there is to know about car battery weight and why it is significant.

Questions

Why is a Car Battery Weight Crucial?

Most batteries weigh between 30 to 50 pounds. They are quite heavy but can be removed out of a car. The reason why you should know the weight of your car battery is so that when the time for replacement comes, you can pick accurately. With the weight of the former (factory battery), you can properly pick a new one, while considering other factors.

Likewise, the weight of a battery has a huge role to play in its performance. This performance is also a function of the power capacity. Altogether, the functionality of a car sometimes depends on the type of battery, concerning weight, size, and power. The average weight of most Lead-Acid Battery is 41 pounds; hence, if you see them a little higher than that, then they become heavier.

What are the Types of Car Battery Weight?

Now that you understand the importance of checking the weight of a battery before buying one, let’s take a look at the different types available. These types are divided into two categories – weight/content and country size.

Weight/Content

Under the weight/content category, there are 3 types of batteries.

• Lightweight Batteries

Small cars cannot run on larger batteries; thus, they need something smaller that would provide energy for performance. In that case, lightweight batteries were produced. This type of battery works effectively to power such a car for some time. They often weigh between 10 to 20 pounds. Examples of Lightweight Batteries brand are Universal Battery and The Hawker Genesis.

• Standard Batteries

For your regular SUVs, Standard Batteries are ideal. They produce the optimal amount of energy needed by the car for functionality. However, various models/versions often depend on the car brand. Some of the best Standard batteries brands on the market are Equalizer, Die Hard, EverStart, Duralast, etc. The battery often weighs between 40 to 60 pounds.

Popular Car Models	Battery Weight
Toyota	20 lbs.
Honda	28 lbs.
Ford F150	44 lbs.
Subaru Impreza	61 lbs.
Volkswagen	39 lbs.
Nissan	38 lbs.

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• Empty Batteries

As the name implies, Empty Batteries have nothing in them – neither Lead-Acid nor Lithium-ion. They are only used when you need to transfer an empty battery into a car. Heavy models of this battery weigh about 16 pounds; lighter models, on the other hand, weigh 6 to 7 pounds.

Country Standard Size

Every country has a battery size applicable to them for their cars. There are about 3 sizes that determine capacity and performance.

• American Standard Size

An American Standard Size car battery has a good weight. However, it is marked by the position of its leads, i.e., they are side leads on the longest part of the battery.

• European Standard Size

The most popular size is the European Standard. It has a significant characteristic of the leads buried in the battery cap.

• Asian Standard Size

Quite different from the American and European Standard Size car battery is the Asian Standard Size. There are three main differences – the leads are in an equal position with the cap; the shell is higher, and; the battery is fixed inside the hood.

How to Determine a Car Battery Weight?

Identifying the weight of a battery isn’t so difficult if you know what and where to check. There are 3 ways to determine this vital information.

• Label/Packaging

When you are checking out products either online or in a physical store, there are pieces of information about the product on the package. They are often called Labels so that buyers would find whatever they need without opening the box. A car battery, for example, has several pieces of information written all over it, depending on the manufacturer. However, one that you will find is the weight.

In a situation where the label is worn away, there is always a car owner’s manual that will further provide you with information about the battery. Here, you will find the battery weight and decide whether it is the ideal battery replacement or choice for your car.

• Reserve Capacity

Another useful way to determine the weight of a car battery is through the Reserve Capacity. This feature measures the reserved available power to keep some appliances functioning when the engine stops.

Ideally, the best way to calculate the Reserve Capacity (in the number of minutes) is the maintaining of 25amps of discharge at 85. With each Reserve Capacity, there is battery weight.

Reserve Capacity (mins.)	Battery Weight (lbs.)
80	30
90	34
100	37
120	41

• BCI Group

Every battery has a BCI Group size. Sometimes, the weight of a battery is dependent on this BCI Group Size and Standard Size. Likewise, you can tell the weight from how big or heavy it is. Additionally, a new battery is always heavier than an old or dead one.

BCI Group Size	Battery Weight
24 and 24F	41
48	42
65	45
75	34
94R	49

Conclusion

So much has been discussed about car battery weight, and it is clear how important it is to know them. It doesn’t matter whether you are an old or a new car owner; what matters is knowing every detail about your car, so that you can buy the right accessories. Knowledge, they say, is liberating – this article has done enough to make you feel that way about cars and their significant parts.