How do you tell if a battery is 6 volt or 12 volt?

Answer 1

12V

While modern car batteries have been standardized at 12V many cars built before 1960 used the older standard 6V car battery. While these are no longer available from auto parts stores, there are specialty auto parts suppliers still selling them to meet the needs of car collectors and other enthusiasts of old cars.

One example of a car using the 6V battery was the Crosley which was manufactured from 1939 to 1952. The pre-war models were very popular during wartime gas rationing because the light weight of the car (less than 1000 pounds) permitted it to get 50MPG.

Answer 2

I assume you are asking about automobile batteries. The only 100% sure way is to measure the voltage at the battery with a volt meter. Purchase a cheap multimeter and test it. Look on the battery label and see if the voltage is listed.

Answer 3

Set the charger on 2 amps and 12 volts. Hopefully you have an auto off charger that will not overcharge the battery. If not then charge the battery for 6 hours and then with a digital volt meter check the charge of the battery. You should read 12.6 volts if the battery is fully charged. 12.4 volts and it is 75% charged. 12.2 volts and it is 50% charged. 12 volts and it is 25% charged. Charge additional hours to reach a full charge.

Answer 4

Check the markings on the battery itself or consult the user manual for the device the battery is used in. Alternatively, you can use a multimeter to measure the voltage output of the battery when it is not in use.

Answer 5

Depends if its a 6V or 12V battery.

If its a 12V battery, us the charger in the 12V setting.

Answer 6

The battery will be marked with how it is to be charged, follow these instructions. If you do it wrong the battery could explode.

Answer 7

Most modern motorcycles are 12 volt so you will need a 12 volt battery charger. If you have an old cycle that is 6 volt then use a 6 volt charger. Match the charger to the battery.