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18V XR DeWalt DCB183
Fits
100 DeWalt 18V XR toolsSee them ›
Charges
30 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 DCB183 18V 2.0Ah XR battery

2.0Ah 36Wh 0.4kg Fuel gauge

18V XR 2.0Ah compact slide pack (36Wh), 0.40kg, with a 3-LED fuel gauge.

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£44.95at Tooled Up · + £5.95 delivery
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2.0AhCapacitymaker figure
36WhEnergymaker figure
0.4kgWeightmaker figure
90Wh/kgEnergy for its weightworked out
£22.48Per Ahat the lowest price we track

Other sizes in this range

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

Compare these sizes ›All DeWalt 18V XR batteries ›
ModelSizeEnergyWeightLowest pricePer Ah
DCBP034 1.7Ah 31Wh 0.32kg £78.95 £46.44 per Ah
DCB183 This one 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
Capacity2.0Ah
Energy36Wh
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)
Cell typeNot listed
Weight0.4kg
Size (L × W × H)Not listed
Fuel gaugeYes
PlatformDeWalt 18V XR
Model codeDCB183

Charge times

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

DCB104Multi-voltage 4-port charger
30 min
£259.95 at Tooled Up ›
DCB1104Charger
30 min
£39.95 at Tooled Up ›
DCB116Fast charger
30 min
£39.99 at Tooled Up ›
DCB118Fan-cooled fast charger
30 min
£62.39 at Machine Mart ›
DCB132Dual-port charger
30 min
£119.95 at Tooled Up ›
DCB117Fast charger (fan-cooled)
30 min
No retailer price yet
DWST83470TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 charger box (dual simultaneous)
1 hr
£169.95 at Tooled Up ›
DCB1102Compact charger
1 hr
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 ›

2.0Ah 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.

Not sure which platform? ›
BatteryEnergyWeightWh per kgLowest pricePer Ah
DeWaltDCB183 36Wh 0.4kg 90 £44.95£22.48
BoschGBA18V-20 36Wh 0.35kg 103 £56.99£28.50
Bosch Green1600Z0003U 36Wh Not listed £29.95£14.98
Einhell4511395 36Wh 0.4kg 90 £19.95£9.98
HiKOKIBSL1820M 36Wh 0.38kg 95 No price yet
MakitaBL1820B 36Wh 0.38kg 95 £49.95£24.98

DCB183 questions

Which tools does the DCB183 fit?

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

How long does the DCB183 take to charge?

From DeWalt's own figures: DCB104: 30 min, DCB1104: 30 min, DCB116: 30 min, DCB118: 30 min, DCB132: 30 min, DCB117: 30 min, DWST83470: 1 hr, DCB1102: 1 hr.

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