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- August 19, 2016
The question is often asked: Can I use a 12V 4Ah battery instead of a 12v 5Ah battery? The reverse question is also asked.
The answer may not be earthshattering but will provide perspective and peace of mind when you are ready to buy a replacement battery.
As you prepare to buy a replacement 4ah or 5ah sealed lead acid battery pause here and learn the differences and similarities in this edition of What’s What in the Battery World. Specifically we will use Universal Power Groups UB1240-F1 and UB1250-F2 SLA batteries as our reference point.
The battle of the 12V 4Ah vs the 12V 5Ah begins now.
Can the 4Ah and 5Ah Battery be Used Interchangeably?
YES...
...With the following understanding.
Looking at the chart below, we can clearly see that these two batteries are the exact same physical size and share the same voltage. The only difference is in the amp hour capacity verified by the slight weight difference.
Now most people choose to upgrade their 12V 4ah battery to the 5ah version. But if
