Convert mAh to Coulombs

Enter the number of milliampere-hours that you want to convert to coulombs.

1 mAh (milliampere-hours) = 3.6 C (coulombs)

How to Convert Milliampere-hours to Coulombs

The milliampere-hour and coulomb are both units of electric charge. 1 milliampere-hour equals 3.6 coulombs. This means to convert milliampere-hours to coulombs, you multiply by 3.6.

Formula

coulombs = milliampere-hours × 3.6

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 mAh to coulombs:

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Convert 5 mAh to coulombs

We need to convert milliampere-hours to coulombs

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Apply the formula

Since 1 mAh = 3.6 C, multiply by 3.6

5 × 3.6 = 18

Answer

5 mAh = 18 C

Milliampere-hour to Coulomb Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common milliampere-hour to coulomb conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Milliampere-hours (mAh) Coulombs (C)
1 mAh 3.6 C
2 mAh 7.2 C
5 mAh 18 C
10 mAh 36 C
15 mAh 54 C
20 mAh 72 C
25 mAh 90 C
50 mAh 180 C
100 mAh 360 C

About These Units

Milliampere-hour (mAh)

A milliampere-hour (mAh) equals 3.6 coulombs or 0.001 Ah. The standard unit for portable device batteries: smartphones 3,000-5,000 mAh, power banks 10,000-26,800 mAh, wireless earbuds 40-100 mAh. Higher mAh means longer battery life at same current draw.

Coulomb (C)

The coulomb (C) is the SI unit of electric charge, defined as the charge transferred by 1 ampere flowing for 1 second. One coulomb equals 6.242×10¹⁸ elementary charges (electrons or protons). Named after physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb. Formula: Q = I × t (charge = current × time).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert milliampere-hours to coulombs?

To convert milliampere-hours to coulombs, multiply the value by 3.6. For example, 10 mAh = 36 C.

How many coulombs are in 1 milliampere-hour?

1 milliampere-hour equals 3.6 coulombs.

What is the formula for milliampere-hours to coulombs?

The formula is: C = mAh × 3.6.