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Fits
72 Milwaukee M18 toolsSee them ›
Charges
59 min on 7 of the 11 chargers Milwaukee lists for itCharge times ›
Specs
From Milwaukee's own documentationChecked 14 Jun 2026
Milwaukee · M18 platform

Milwaukee M18B5 18V 5.0Ah REDLITHIUM battery

5.0Ah 90Wh 0.7kg Fuel gauge

M18 REDLITHIUM 5.0Ah (90Wh), the most common M18 pack. 0.70kg, fuel gauge, usable to -20C.

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Lowest price we track
£59.95at Tooled Up · + £6.95 delivery
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5.0AhCapacitymaker figure
90WhEnergymaker figure
0.7kgWeightmaker figure
129Wh/kgEnergy for its weightworked out
£11.99Per 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 Milwaukee M18 batteries ›
ModelSizeEnergyWeightLowest pricePer Ah
M18B2 2.0Ah 36Wh 0.4kg £56.95 £28.48 per Ah
M18HB3 3.0Ah 54Wh 0.7kg £64.95 £21.65 per Ah
M18B4 4.0Ah 72Wh 0.7kg £57.95 £14.49 per Ah
M18B5 This one 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.7kg £59.95 £11.99 per Ah
M18B5-CR 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.7kg £87.95 £17.59 per Ah
M18HB5 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.79kg No price yet
M18HB5-CR 5.0Ah 90Wh 0.79kg No price yet
M18HB5.5 5.5Ah 99Wh 1.1kg £99.95 £18.17 per Ah
M18FB6 6.0Ah 108Wh 1.03kg £199.95 £33.33 per Ah
M18FB8 8.0Ah 144Wh 1.08kg No price yet
M18FB12 12.0Ah 216Wh 1.51kg £239.95 £20.00 per Ah

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

Full specs

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

Voltage18V
Capacity5.0Ah
Energy90Wh
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)
Cell typeNot listed
Weight0.7kg
Size (L × W × H)Not listed
Fuel gaugeYes
ExtrasREDLINK Intelligence
PlatformMilwaukee M18
Model codeM18B5

Charge times

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

M12-18FCMulti-voltage fast charger
59 min
£59.95 at Tooled Up ›
M18DFCDual-bay rapid charger
59 min
£99.95 at Tooled Up ›
M18PC66-bay rapid charger (2 at once)
59 min
£238.95 at Tooled Up ›
M18DBSCDual-bay super charger (simultaneous, adaptive)
59 min
No retailer price yet
M18MDBSCMobile dual-bay super charger (simultaneous, adaptive)
59 min
No retailer price yet
M18MPC6Six-bay rapid charger (2 at once)
59 min
No retailer price yet
M12-18GBC4Four-bay gangbox charger (2 at once)
59 min
No retailer price yet
M12-18ACIn-car charger
1 hr 40 min
£79.95 at Tooled Up ›
M1418C66-bay sequential charger
1 hr 40 min
£109.95 at Tooled Up ›
M1418C6-110V6-bay sequential charger
1 hr 40 min
£109.95 at Tooled Up ›
M18TCUSB-C mini charger and power supply
1 hr 45 min
No retailer price yet

Milwaukee's own figures. We may earn a commission

Fits these tools

Every Milwaukee M18 tool takes this pack. It won't fit other brands' tools.

All 72 Milwaukee M18 tools ›
Circular Saws8 tools › Angle Grinders8 tools › Reciprocating Saws6 tools › Site Vacuums5 tools › Combi Drills5 tools › SDS+ Hammer Drills4 tools › Second Fix Nailers3 tools › Jigsaws3 tools › Impact Drivers3 tools › Multi-Tools2 tools › Dual Action Polishers2 tools › Random Orbital Sanders2 tools › First Fix Nailers2 tools › SDS Max Hammer Drills2 tools › Dust Extractors2 tools › Angle Drills2 tools › Impact Wrenches2 tools › Table Saws1 tool › Rotary Polishers1 tool › Belt Sanders1 tool › Sheet & Palm Sanders1 tool › Trim Routers & Edge Trimmers1 tool › Routers1 tool › Planers1 tool › Brad Nailers1 tool › Handheld Vacuums1 tool › Plunge Saws1 tool › Metal Cutting Saws1 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
MilwaukeeM18B5 90Wh 0.7kg 129 £59.95£11.99
BoschGBA18V-50 90Wh 0.62kg 145 £85.00£17.00
DeWaltDCB184 90Wh 0.62kg 145 £59.95£11.99
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

M18B5 questions

Which tools does the M18B5 fit?

It fits every Milwaukee M18 tool. It won't fit other brands' tools.

How long does the M18B5 take to charge?

From Milwaukee's own figures: M12-18FC: 59 min, M18DFC: 59 min, M18PC6: 59 min, M18DBSC: 59 min, M18MDBSC: 59 min, M18MPC6: 59 min, M12-18GBC4: 59 min, M12-18AC: 1 hr 40 min, M1418C6: 1 hr 40 min, M1418C6-110V: 1 hr 40 min, M18TC: 1 hr 45 min.

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