Can someone explaine the "c" rating for me

[Buschwacker77]

Like the title says, I want to know what the "c" rating is, and how a 30cday differs from say a 50c???

[genXrated]

http://www.commonsenserc.com/page.ph...explained.html
About the simplest explanation I've seen. Hope it helps!

[Redsawacs]

its basically how fast the battery can be discharged or the amps in the battery can be utilized.

the higher the rating, the more "punch"

(I hope you enjoy my random analogy)
its like drinking a Mcdonalds Milkshake
10c equals regular size straw....hard as heck to enjoy the milkshake
50c equals mcdonalds "milkshake" size straw....total happiness!

[akesj1]

I've found that the C rating can not be used to compare different manufacture batteries. brand X battery with 40c can easilly be out performed by brand Y battery with 30c , with both batts @ 5000mah

Its really good to compare same brand battery. also depending on the Truck/Car its used in matters.

A 1/16 scale does not need much C , where as a E-Revo or Losi Truggy will benifit from highest C possible, also C or punch can only be as good as the traction you have.

Then the electronics used play a large part also

[cedleble]

Hello, I have 2S 35C 5800mAh batteries with my E-Revo BL which give me plenty of power already.

I'm wondering whether I should by additional packs, and I'm considering buying 65C.

Would it be fair to say that the higher C rating, the less runtime I would have as the battery would be able to discharge faster?

[brushlessbandit]

yes and no. You should have the potential to have shorter runtimes, yes. BUT you still have the exact same capacity. If your packs can't provide enough current, the voltage will probably drop much more under load, therefore you will get less total power than you could have used at the same time. Keep in mind, the more power being used= harder acceleration/speed/ "punch" , faster pack drain.