To determine how many hours a 4400 mAh (milliampere-hour) battery will last, you need to know the current consumption of the device it powers (in milliamperes, mA). The formula is:
Hours=Battery Capacity (mAh)Device Current Draw (mA)Hours=Device Current Draw (mA)Battery Capacity (mAh)
Example Scenarios:
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Device draws 1000 mA (1A):
4400 mAh1000 mA=4.4 hours1000mA4400mAh=4.4hours. -
Device draws 500 mA:
4400500=8.8 hours5004400=8.8hours. -
Device draws 200 mA (e.g., low-power sensor):
4400200=22 hours2004400=22hours.
Key Notes:
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Power Consumption in Watts?
If you know the device’s power (W) instead of current, factor in the battery voltage (e.g., 3.7V for most lithium-ion batteries):Hours=Battery Capacity (mAh)×Voltage (V)Power (W)×1000Hours=Power (W)×1000Battery Capacity (mAh)×Voltage (V)
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Real-World Factors:
Battery life varies with usage (e.g., screen brightness, apps running, network connectivity).
Power banks and batteries also have efficiency losses (~80-90% for typical devices).
Let me know your device’s current/power draw or use case for a precise estimate! 🔋
