Capacity format
Capacity entry
Nominal kWh, Voltage and amp hours
Usable Battery Energy Calculator
Separate nominal stored energy, usable DC energy and estimated AC output.
Open this toolStored energy, usable DC energy and estimated AC output are different stages of the battery calculation.
Begin with rated nominal capacity and apply health, discharge and conversion factors only once. Review each reduction before comparing storage options.
Inputs and controls
Nominal capacity
Capacity entry · kWh
Allowed range: 0.001 to 10000000
Bank voltage
Capacity entry · V
Allowed range: 0.1 to 2000
Bank capacity
Capacity entry · Ah
Allowed range: 0.01 to 10000000
Usable depth of discharge
Usability assumptions · %
Allowed range: 0.01 to 100
Retained capacity / state of health
Usability assumptions · %
Allowed range: 0.01 to 100
DC to AC efficiency
Usability assumptions · %
Allowed range: 0.01 to 100
How to use
- Choose capacity format. Enter nominal capacity, bank voltage and bank capacity.
- Enter usable depth of discharge, retained capacity / state of health and DC to AC efficiency.
- Select Calculate result. Read the returned values alongside the assumptions below before copying, exporting or acting on the result.
Why use this tool
The staged result makes it easier to see which assumption removes capacity at each point.
Before relying on the result
State of health scales nominal capacity before DoD. AC output excludes inverter idle draw. Enter rated nominal energy rather than already reduced usable energy.
Tool limitations
State of health scales nominal capacity before DoD. AC output excludes inverter idle draw. Enter rated nominal energy rather than already reduced usable energy.
Questions
Should I enter an already reduced usable capacity?
No. Enter nominal energy on the stated basis. Otherwise the later reductions can be applied twice.
What should I check before using Usable Battery Energy Calculator?
Check Capacity format, Nominal capacity, Bank voltage and Bank capacity. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.
Source page last modified: 2026-10-01T18:56:35+00:00. This profile describes the tool; use its page to run it.
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