Energy Density
Characteristic parameter of a battery/electrical power source indicating the amount of electrical energy stored per unit weight or volume.
Specific Energy or Gravimetric Energy Density
Weight based energy density [watt-hour/kg].
Volumetric Energy Density
Volume based energy density [watt-hour/litre or watt-hour/m3].
Note: the terminology is not strictly defined.
See also: Battery, Power Density, Watt Hours per Kilogram.
Subjects: Chemistry Mechanical Engineering


