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Aviation Lithium-Ion Battery Transport Protocol (IATA & FAA Standards)
Watt-Hour Formulas, Cabin vs Cargo Prohibitions, Wh Thresholds & Dangerous Goods Rules
Document Abstract: Standard operating reference for passengers carrying power banks, camera batteries, and laptop power packs on commercial aircraft. Outlines strict 100Wh and 160Wh thresholds.
Standard Aviation Formula: Watt-Hours (Wh) = [Capacity in mAh × Nominal Voltage in Volts] ÷ 1,000
*Consumer Li-ion nominal cell voltage is 3.7V (or 3.85V for high-density). Do not use 5V/9V USB charging voltages.
| Battery Capacity |
Energy (Wh) @ 3.7V |
Checked Baggage |
Carry-On Cabin Baggage |
Airline Declaration |
| 10,000 mAh | 37.0 Wh | FORBIDDEN | Permitted | None required |
| 20,000 mAh | 74.0 Wh | FORBIDDEN | Permitted | None required |
| 26,800 mAh | 99.16 Wh | FORBIDDEN | Permitted (Max Standard) | None required |
| 30,000 mAh | 111.0 Wh | FORBIDDEN | Approval Zone | Mandatory check-in declaration (Max 2 spares) |
| > 160 Wh (>43,200mAh) | > 160 Wh | FORBIDDEN | PROHIBITED | Confiscated at security |
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