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1.5Ah DCB181 18V · 0.35kg No product photo yet

Fits

100 DeWalt 18V XR toolsSee them ›

Charges

22 min on 6 of the 8 chargers DeWalt lists for itCharge times ›

Specs

From DeWalt's own documentationChecked 14 Jun 2026

DeWalt · 18V XR platform

DeWalt DCB181 18V 1.5Ah XR battery

1.5Ah 27Wh 0.35kg

18V XR 1.5Ah compact slide pack. Entry capacity, largely succeeded by DCB183 2.0Ah.

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Price

No retailer price yet

None of the retailers we track lists it right now.

1.5AhCapacitymaker figure

27WhEnergymaker figure

0.35kgWeightmaker figure

77Wh/kgEnergy for its weightworked out

Other sizes in this range

Same fit, same tools. Bigger packs run longer and weigh more. Pick the size for the job.

All DeWalt 18V XR batteries ›

ModelSizeEnergyWeightLowest pricePer Ah

DCBP034 1.7Ah 31Wh 0.32kg £78.95 £46.44 per Ah

DCB183 2.0Ah 36Wh 0.4kg £44.95 £22.48 per Ah

DCBP318 3.5Ah 63Wh 0.58kg £99.95 £28.56 per Ah

DCB182 4.0Ah 72Wh 0.61kg £49.95 £12.49 per Ah

DCB184 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.62kg £59.95 £11.99 per Ah

DCB184B 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.62kg No price yet

DCBP518 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.75kg £122.95 £24.59 per Ah

DCB1880 8.0Ah 144Wh Not listed £139.95 £17.49 per Ah

Prices are the lowest we track at UK retailers, updated daily. Weights from DeWalt. Energy is DeWalt's figure, or worked out from volts × Ah where they don't publish one.

Full specs

From DeWalt's own documentation, checked 14/06/2026. "Not listed" where DeWalt doesn't publish a figure.

Voltage18V

Capacity1.5Ah

Energy27Wh

ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)

Cell typeNot listed

Weight0.35kg

Size (L × W × H)Not listed

Fuel gaugeNot listed

PlatformDeWalt 18V XR

Model codeDCB181

Charge times

DeWalt's own figures, fastest first. Each charger opens its own page.

DCB104Multi-voltage 4-port charger

22 min

£259.95 at Tooled Up ›

DCB1104Charger

22 min

£39.95 at Tooled Up ›

DCB116Fast charger

22 min

£39.99 at Tooled Up ›

DCB118Fan-cooled fast charger

22 min

£62.39 at Machine Mart ›

DCB132Dual-port charger

22 min

£119.95 at Tooled Up ›

DCB117Fast charger (fan-cooled)

22 min

No retailer price yet

DWST83470TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 charger box (dual simultaneous)

45 min

£169.95 at Tooled Up ›

DCB1102Compact charger

45 min

No retailer price yet

DeWalt's own figures. We may earn a commission

Fits these tools

Every DeWalt 18V XR tool takes this pack. It won't fit other brands' tools.

All 100 DeWalt 18V XR tools ›

Angle Grinders10 tools › Ratchets8 tools › Impact Wrenches8 tools › Combi Drills8 tools › SDS+ Hammer Drills7 tools › Impact Drivers7 tools › Circular Saws6 tools › Reciprocating Saws5 tools › Multi-Tools3 tools › Random Orbital Sanders3 tools › Second Fix Nailers3 tools › Jigsaws3 tools › Drill Drivers3 tools › Brad Nailers2 tools › First Fix Nailers2 tools › Concrete & Steel Nailers2 tools › Handheld Vacuums2 tools › Angle Drills2 tools › Mitre Saws2 tools › Metal Cutting Saws2 tools › Dual Action Polishers1 tool › Rotary Polishers1 tool › Drywall Sanders1 tool › Belt Files1 tool › Belt Sanders1 tool › Sheet & Palm Sanders1 tool › Trim Routers & Edge Trimmers1 tool › Routers1 tool › Positive Placement Nailers1 tool › Planers1 tool › Dust Extractors1 tool › Site Vacuums1 tool ›

1.5Ah packs from other brands

Only useful if you haven't picked a platform yet: packs don't swap between brands. Shown on neutral figures only.

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BatteryEnergyWeightWh per kgLowest pricePer Ah

DeWaltDCB181 27Wh 0.35kg 77 No price yet

Bosch Green2607337187 27Wh Not listed £19.95£13.30

DCB181 questions

Which tools does the DCB181 fit?

It fits every DeWalt 18V XR tool. It won't fit other brands' tools.

How long does the DCB181 take to charge?

From DeWalt's own figures: DCB104: 22 min, DCB1104: 22 min, DCB116: 22 min, DCB118: 22 min, DCB132: 22 min, DCB117: 22 min, DWST83470: 45 min, DCB1102: 45 min.