\n\nVoltage (V)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nVoltage is analogous to water pressure; the higher the voltage, the greater the “pressure” in the current.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nAmp-hours (Ah)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nBattery capacity refers to the amount of charge a battery can store, typically measured in ampere-hours (Ah).<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\nWatt-hours (Wh)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n\nBattery energy is the total amount of energy stored in the battery, typically measured in watt-hours (Wh). Wh = V x Ah<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n To determine the capacity of a battery, it’s best to use watt-hours (Wh) as the unit. Watt-hours provide a more accurate representation of the energy stored in the battery, taking into account both voltage and current. Unlike ampere-hours (Ah), watt-hours offer a comprehensive and standardized measurement of energy. The energy of a battery is determined by its voltage and ampere-hours, calculated using the formula Wh = V x Ah.<\/p>\n A 48V 8.8Ah battery is actually much larger than a 24V 12Ah battery and provides a longer range.<\/p>\n 48Vx8.8Ah = 422Wh; 24Vx12Ah = 288Wh<\/p>\n | | | | | |