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How long does a 6000mAh 3S pack last?

Quick answer

A 6000mAh 3S LiPo lasts about 12 minutes at a 25 A average draw (1/10 2wd brushless, mixed driving), using 80 percent of capacity. It holds 66.6 Wh at 11.1 V, and charges from a normal run in about 161 minutes at 2 A.

OVONIC 3S Lipo Battery 100C 6000mAh 11.1V Lipo Battery with EC5
3S pack

OVONIC 3S Lipo Battery 100C 6000mAh 11.1V Lipo Battery with EC5

  • 1/5
  • 3S
  • 6000mAh

The closest current 3S listing to 6000mAh in our catalog. Check the plug and the battery tray size before ordering.

$34.99 listed price, changes often

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How long does 6000mAh 3S last by car type?

Car and drivingAverage drawRuntime
1/10 crawler, trail pace6 A48 min
1/10 2WD brushless, mixed driving25 A12 min
1/10 4x4 brushless bashing35 A8 min
Wide open speed runs60 A5 min

The draws are typical averages over a run, not peaks. Launches and wheelies pull several times more for a moment. Runtime = 6 Ah x 0.8 usable / average amps x 60. Try your own figures in the LiPo runtime calculator.

How much current can a 6000mAh pack deliver?

C ratingMax continuous
50C300 A
100C600 A

How long does a 6000mAh 3S pack take to charge?

Charger currentFrom 80% used
1 A323 min
2 A161 min
5 A65 min

1C for this pack is 6.0 A. Charge at or below 1C unless the pack label allows more. Details in the charge time calculator.

Other pack sizes on 3S

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a 6000mAh battery last in an RC car?

At 3S it depends almost entirely on average current draw. 1/10 crawler, trail pace: about 48 minutes; 1/10 2WD brushless, mixed driving: about 12 minutes; 1/10 4x4 brushless bashing: about 8 minutes; Wide open speed runs: about 5 minutes. These use 80 percent of the rated capacity, which is the safe depth of discharge for LiPo packs. Bigger tires, taller gearing and grass all raise the draw and shorten runtime.

What C rating do I need for a 6000mAh 3S pack?

Maximum continuous current is capacity in amp hours times C. At 6000mAh a 50C pack is rated for about 300 A and a 100C pack for 600 A. Real draw in most cars is far lower, so a quality 50C pack is plenty for 1/10 bashing; the higher rating mostly means less voltage sag and a cooler pack.

RCCarCalc is researched guidance, not professional advice. Figures come from published manufacturer specifications, listings and verified owner reports, not hands-on testing. Speeds are theoretical or as listed; real results depend on gearing, battery, tires and terrain. See how we research.