5,000 mAh to watt-hours
18.5 Wh
5,000 mAh at 3.7 V (lithium-ion cell voltage) · allowed in carry-on (under 100 Wh)
5,000 mAh by voltage
| Nominal voltage | Energy |
|---|---|
| 1.2 V | 6.0 Wh |
| 3.2 V | 16.0 Wh |
| 3.7 V | 18.5 Wh |
| 3.85 V | 19.2 Wh |
| 5 V | 25.0 Wh |
| 7.4 V | 37.0 Wh |
| 12 V | 60.0 Wh |
Wh = mAh × V ÷ 1000. Power banks rate mAh at the 3.6-3.7 V cell voltage, not 5 V USB output.
What it can charge
With about 65% real-world efficiency to the device: ~0.8 charges of a 15 Wh phone, ~0.2 of a 60 Wh laptop.
FAQ
How many Wh is 5,000 mAh?
18.5 Wh at 3.7 V.
Can I fly with a 5,000 mAh power bank?
At 18 Wh, yes, under the 100 Wh limit; keep it in carry-on, not checked bags.