Cheapest rechargeable C batteries by price per battery
This page ranks 30 rechargeable C batteries by price per battery, with a median of $4.26 and a middle range of $3.33 to $6.45. Rechargeable C cells are sold in small packs of 2 to 8. Chargers and charger bundles are left out, so each price is for the batteries only. The stated mAh is shown where the title gives one.
- 30listings
- $0.38/batterycheapest
- $4.26/batterymedian
- 5,000 mAhhighest stated mAh
Compare within one size. Price per battery says nothing across sizes: an AA and a CR2032 are different products. Size, pack count, chemistry and capacity are read from the listing title and can be wrong, so confirm them on the product page.
Lowest price per battery by brand
Lowest price per battery among named brands.
- 1$3.33/batteryCITYORK 6 Pack Rechargeable C Batteries, 5000mAh Pre-Charged Ni-MH C Cell Battery ...View on Amazon6$19.99NiMH5-8
- 2$3.33/batteryTenergy Centura NiMH Rechargeable C Batteries, 4000mAh C Battery, Low Self Dischar...View on Amazon48$159.99NiMH25-48
- 3View on Amazon
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Price charts
Value map: pack count against price
Each dot is one listing; 2 are off the chart (larger than 52 batteries or priced above $10.00/battery). 30 of 30 listings state a pack count. Among listings at or above the median pack count (4 batteries), the cheapest is 16pcs Ni-Cd Rechargeable C Battery Sub C 1.2V 2200mAh C Size (Green) at $1.37/battery.
Price per battery by pack count
4 listings have the lowest median price per battery here ($4.27, from 15 listings). Pack counts with fewer than 3 listings are left out.
How prices are spread
Half of the 30 listings cost between $3.67 and $5.00 per battery; the median is $4.26. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.
Price per battery by chemistry
NiMH and Li-ion medians are within $0.38/battery of each other. Chemistries with fewer than 5 listings are left out.
How to choose rechargeable C batteries
What to look for
- Compare the price per battery, not the pack price: C packs range widely in size.
- Use the Min mAh filter to compare listings with a similar stated capacity.
- Check the chemistry: NiMH and lithium-ion are different, and some listings do not say.
- A compatible charger is sold separately and is not listed here.
Who this page suits
People buying C cells they can recharge who want the lowest price per battery.
Less useful if
You want single-use C cells, which are on the C page.
Rechargeable C price snapshot
Price per battery by pack count
| Pack count | Listings | Cheapest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | $6.45 | $8.00 |
| 4 | 15 | $3.67 | $4.27 |
| 8 | 8 | $2.87 | $4.15 |
Quick facts
- Middle 80% of prices: $3.33 to $6.45 per battery
- Typical listing: 4 for $21.99
- 10 brands with listings here
- Median stated mAh: 5,000 mAh (12 listings state one)
- 100% are rechargeable
- 7% come in packs of 48 or more
How Rechargeable C compares
| Category | Listings | Cheapest | Median | vs Rechargeable C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable C (this page) | 30 | $0.38 | $4.26 | — |
| Alkaline | 674 | $0.04 | $0.80 | −81% |
| Lithium | 536 | $0.10 | $1.58 | −63% |
| Rechargeable | 345 | $0.38 | $2.87 | −33% |
| AA | 375 | $0.16 | $1.38 | −68% |
| AAA | 294 | $0.18 | $0.96 | −78% |
| All batteries | 1,915 | $0.04 | $1.19 | −72% |
Median price per battery across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against Rechargeable C.
Frequently asked questions
Why do bigger packs usually cost less per battery?
Sellers often price larger multipacks lower per battery, and you can check that for C rechargeables on this page: compare the price per battery across pack counts in the table and in the pack-count chart. It does not hold for every listing, so rely on the figure rather than the pack size alone, and remember that a big pack means buying more batteries than you may use soon.
What does mAh mean on a rechargeable battery?
mAh is milliamp-hours, the charge a cell is rated to deliver. Within the same size, a higher stated mAh means a larger stated capacity. Only some listings state it, and the number is what the seller wrote, so confirm it on the product page. The mAh column and filter on this page use the stated figure.
How much do rechargeable C batteries cost per battery?
Across 30 listings, the middle 80% range from about $3.33 to $6.45 per battery, with a median of $4.26. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.
Which of the rechargeable C batteries has the lowest price per battery right now?
At the last update it is Lithium Rechargeable C Batteries 8 Pack,4070mWh High Capacity 1.5V Li-ion C B..., at $0.38 per battery. The cheapest listing is not always the best buy: compare the chemistry, the pack count and the seller before you order.