How Much Does a C Battery Weigh?

A C battery weighs approximately 67 grams or 2.36 ounces. This is based on specifications provided by Radio Shack for a C battery based on a nickel metal hydride chemical system. The dimensions for this battery are 26.20 millimeters in width, which is 1.032 in length and 50 millimeters in length or nearly 2 inches.

The Weight of a C Battery

The weight of a standard C battery does not add significantly to the overall weight of a machine or other equipment that require its use.  Electronics such as radios use up to 4 C batteries for their operation. This would add approximately 9 1/2 ounces of weight to the device.

Types of C Batteries

C batteries can also be alkaline type batteries and nickel cadmium, which are rechargeable batteries. The weight of the alkaline and nickel cadmium batteries are approximately the same as a nickel metal hydride battery.