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18V XR DeWalt DCBP518
Fits
100 DeWalt 18V XR toolsSee them ›
Charges
50 min on 3 of the 6 chargers DeWalt lists for itCharge times ›
Specs
From DeWalt's own documentationChecked 14 Jun 2026
DeWalt · 18V XR platform

DeWalt DCBP518 18V 5.0Ah POWERSTACK battery

5.0Ah 90Wh 0.75kg Pouch (stacked) cells Fuel gauge

18V XR POWERSTACK 5.0Ah pack (90Wh) with stacked pouch cells, 0.75kg. DeWalt says 50% more power and twice the lifespan of its DCB184 5.0Ah (0.62kg). 3-LED fuel gauge.

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Lowest price we track
£122.95at Tooled Up · + £5.95 delivery
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5.0AhCapacitymaker figure
90WhEnergymaker figure
0.75kgWeightmaker figure
120Wh/kgEnergy for its weightworked out
£24.59Per 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 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 This one 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
Capacity5.0Ah
Energy90Wh
ChemistryLi-ion pouch (POWERSTACK)
Cell typePouch (stacked)
Weight0.75kg
Size (L × W × H)Not listed
Fuel gaugeYes
PlatformDeWalt 18V XR
Model codeDCBP518

Charge times

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

DCB104Multi-voltage 4-port charger
50 min
£259.95 at Tooled Up ›
DCB118Fan-cooled fast charger
50 min
£62.39 at Machine Mart ›
DCB117Fast charger (fan-cooled)
50 min
No retailer price yet
DCB116Fast charger
1 hr
£39.99 at Tooled Up ›
DCB132Dual-port charger
1 hr 15 min
£119.95 at Tooled Up ›
DCB1102Compact charger
2 hr 30 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 ›

5.0Ah 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
DeWaltDCBP518 90Wh 0.75kg 120 £122.95£24.59
BoschGBA18V-50 90Wh 0.62kg 145 £85.00£17.00
FestoolBP18Li5.0 90Wh 0.7kg 129 £172.95£34.59
HiKOKIBSL1850MA 90Wh 0.65kg 138 No price yet
MakitaBL1850B 90Wh 0.63kg 143 £59.95£11.99
MilwaukeeM18B5-CR 90Wh 0.7kg 129 £87.95£17.59

DCBP518 questions

Which tools does the DCBP518 fit?

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

How long does the DCBP518 take to charge?

From DeWalt's own figures: DCB104: 50 min, DCB118: 50 min, DCB117: 50 min, DCB116: 1 hr, DCB132: 1 hr 15 min, DCB1102: 2 hr 30 min.

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