Originally Posted by
JollyPopper
What is the normal voltage of a 3S LiPo after coming off a charger? I mean after taking it off the charger and letting it sit for a few minutes, and then checking it with a multimeter.
3x4.2=12.6 (Ideal)
Actual - - - +/- measurement accuracy, charger, etc. Usually between 4.18 and 4.19 per cell or so after the battery has been at rest for several minutes after the charge.
Remember that a charger must deliver energy to the battery, and this means that to charge to 4.20, the charger must have a charge voltage slightly greater than 4.2.
Some chargers, such as the FMA PL & DPL series, allow the user to custom set parameters to match specific lipos. When done properly, this can narrow the differences between ideal and
typical.