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How many cells in 13S5P? Full S and P cell count chart

Short answer: multiply the two numbers. 13S5P is 13 × 5 = 65 cells. The S count is the number of cells in series, the P count is the number in parallel, and the cell count is the product — which is also what sizes the case.

Short answer: multiply the two numbers. 13S5P is 13 × 5 = 65 cells. The S count is the number of cells in series, the P count is the number in parallel, and the cell count is the product — which is also what sizes the case.

The full matrix for e-bike voltages, so you can read your own configuration off it:

Configuration
(S down the side, P across)
3P4P5P6P7P8P9P10P
10S30 *40 *50 *60 *70 *80 *90 *100 *
13S39 *52 *65 *78 *91 *104 *117 *130
14S42 *56 *70 *84 *98 *112 *126—
16S48 *64 *80 *96 *112 *128——
20S60 *80 *100 *120140160——

Cells marked * are within the capacity of at least one Hailong-pattern mould in our range (52–117 cells on 18650). The dash means no housing in this range is built for that configuration — a 20S10P pack is 200 cells and needs a bespoke enclosure, not a catalogue one.

Worked examples

ConfigurationCellsVoltage (nominal)Practical note
10S4P4036 VFits most compact and folding housings
13S4P5248 VThe most common 48 V pack; most downtube moulds take it
13S5P6548 VAbove the ceiling of the smaller downtube moulds
13S6P7848 VMid-size housing and up
14S5P7052 VSame physical size as 13S5P, different BMS
16S6P9660 VLong downtube or rack housings
20S8P16072 VLarge rack and cargo housings only

How many cells fit in the case you are looking at

This is where the multiplication stops being arithmetic and starts being a purchasing question. The published cell count is per format, and the formats differ enough to change the answer:

FormatSmall end of our rangeLarge end of our range
Hailong, 1865052 cells117 cells
Hailong, 2170030 cells80 cells
Downtube, 1865030 cells200 cells
Silver Fish, 18650—130 cells
Silver Fish, 21700—160 cells
Rear rack, 18650—104 cells

Two cautions that apply to every row above. First, a case described as "18650 or 21700 compatible" is quoting the 18650 number because it is the larger one; the same interior takes roughly 30 % fewer on 21700. Second, the ceiling is not a target — a pack built to the absolute maximum has no room for the BMS, and the BMS is usually what decides whether the case closes.

For the multiplication only, the configuration calculator does it without the table. For the case question, put the configuration into the case selector.

Common questions

How many cells are in 13S5P?
65 cells — 13 in series, 5 in parallel. Multiply the two numbers.
How many cells is 48V?
48 V is a voltage, not a cell count, so it does not fix one number. 48 V nominal is 13 cells in series, so 48 V packs are 13S and the total is 13 × P: 39 cells for 13S3P, 52 for 13S4P, 65 for 13S5P, 78 for 13S6P.
How many cells is 36V?
36 V nominal is 10 cells in series, so the total is 10 × P: 30 cells for 10S3P, 40 for 10S4P, 50 for 10S5P.
How do I work out the cell count for any pack?
Multiply the series count by the parallel count. 14S6P is 14 × 6 = 84 cells; 20S8P is 160 cells.
Is the cell count the same as the capacity in Ah?
No. Cell count gives you the physical size; capacity in Ah is the parallel count multiplied by the capacity of one cell. Five 3 500 mAh cells in parallel is 17.5 Ah regardless of whether the pack is 10S or 20S.

Send us the pack and we will confirm the fit

Cell type, series and parallel count is usually enough. If the answer is that none of our moulds fit, we will say so rather than sell you the nearest thing.