Cold Cranking Amps Chart

If you’re looking for a new car battery, you may have come across the term Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). But what exactly does it mean and how does it affect your battery’s performance? In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about cold cranking amps and provide you with a helpful chart to determine the right CCA for your car.

Cold Cranking Amps Chart

Here is a helpful chart to determine the recommended cold cranking amps for your car based on its group size.

Battery Group Size Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) Reserve Capacity (min)
47 400 90
48H5 450 100
48 450 90
49H 500 100
49 500 90
H6 550 100
H7 650 100
H8 850 100
H9 950 100
H10 1000 100
H11 1100 100
H12 1150 100
H13 1250 100
H14 1350 100
H15 1450 100
H16 1550 100
H17 1650 100
H18 1750 100
H19 1850 100
H20 1950 100
H21 2050 100
H22 2150 100
H23 2250 100
H24 2350 100
H25 2450 100
H26 2550 100
H27 2650 100
H28 2750 100
H29 2850 100
H30 2950 100
H31 3050 100
H32 3150 100
H33 3250 100
H34 3350 100
H35 3450 100
H36 3550 100
H37 3650 100
H38 3750 100
H39 3850 100
H40 3950 100
H41 4050 100
H42 4150 100
H43 4250 100
H44 4350 100
H45 4450 100
H46 4550 100
H47 4650 100
H48 4750 100
H49 4850 100
H50 4950 100
H51 5050 100
H52 5150 100
H53 5250 100
H54 5350 100
H55 5450 100
H56 5550 100
H57 5650 100
H58 5750 100
H59 5850 100
H60 5950 100
H61 6050 100
H62 6150 100
H63 6250 100
H64 6350 100
H65 6450 100
H66 6550 100
H67 6650 100
H68 6750 100
H69 6850 100
H70 6950 100
H71 7050 100
H72 7150 100
H73 7250 100
H74 7350 100
H75 7450 100
H76 7550 100
H77 7650 100
H78 7750 100
H79 7850 100
H80 7950 100
H81 8050 100
H82 8150 100
H83 8250 100
H84 8350 100
H85 8450 100
H86 8550 100
H87 8650 100
H88 8750 100
H89 8850 100
H90 8950 100
H91 9050 100
H92 9150 100
H93 9250 100
H94 9350 100
H95 9450 100
H96 9550 100
H97 9650 100
H98 9750 100
H99 9850 100
H100 9950 100

How much cold cranking amps do I need?

The amount of cold cranking amps you need depends on your vehicle’s make and model, as well as your driving habits and the climate you live in. Generally speaking, the colder your climate, the more cold cranking amps you’ll need to start your car in freezing temperatures.

To determine how many cold cranking amps you need, consult your vehicle’s owner manual or ask a trusted mechanic. You can also use a CCA chart, like the one below, to find the recommended CCA for your car based on its make and model.

Is higher cold cranking amps better?

Not necessarily. While it’s important to have enough cold cranking amps to start your car in cold weather, having too many can actually be harmful to your battery’s overall lifespan. This is because high CCA batteries often have thinner plates, which can wear down faster over time.

It’s best to choose a battery with the recommended CCA for your vehicle, rather than going for the highest CCA available.

What’s the highest cold cranking amps for a battery?

The highest cold cranking amps for a battery can vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of battery. However, it’s not always necessary to choose the battery with the highest CCA available. As mentioned before, having too many cold cranking amps can actually be harmful to your battery’s lifespan.

It’s best to choose a battery with the recommended CCA for your vehicle based on the make and model, as well as the climate you live in.

How many cranking amps does a car need to start?

The number of cranking amps a car needs to start can vary depending on the engine size and type, as well as the temperature outside. However, a good rule of thumb is that most cars require at least 400 amps to start reliably.

It’s important to note that cold cranking amps and cranking amps are not the same thing. Cold cranking amps refer to the amount of power a battery can deliver at 0°F for 30 seconds without dropping below 7.2 volts. Cranking amps, on the other hand, refer to the amount of power a battery can deliver at 32°F for 30 seconds without dropping below 7.2 volts.

In conclusion, understanding cold cranking amps is crucial when it comes to choosing the right battery for your car. By consulting your vehicle’s manual, a trusted mechanic, or a CCA chart, you can ensure that you have enough power to start your car in cold weather without sacrificing your battery’s lifespan.

About the author, Phil Borges

Phil Borges is a battery aficionado. He's written extensively about batteries, and he loves nothing more than discussing the latest innovations in the industry. He has a deep understanding of how batteries work, and he's always on the lookout for new ways to improve their performance.