Knowing how long it takes to charge your Makita 18V power tool battery is essential for managing your tasks efficiently.
Our experts have teamed up with Makita to create a detailed guide on 18V battery charging times. Below, you’ll discover the specific charging durations for various charger models and battery ampere-hour (Ah) options.
It’s crucial to keep your batteries fully charged because it ensures optimal performance and longevity of your power tools. Click below to choose your battery Ah.
Makita BL1840B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery Charging Times:
Makita BL1840B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery Charging Times:
| Charger Image | Charger Name | Charge Time |
|---|---|---|
 | Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 22 mins |
 | Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 22 mins |
 | Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger | 22 mins |
 | Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger | 22 mins |
 | Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V | 60 mins |
 | Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger | 60 mins |
 | Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger | 60 mins |
 | Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger | 60 mins ( 120 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries) |
How long does it take to charge a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery?
- Using the Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 22 mins.
- Using the Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 22 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 22 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 22 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 60 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 60 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 60 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger a Makita BL1830B 3.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 60 mins ( 120 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries).
Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery Charging Times:
| Charger Image | Charger Name | Charge Time |
|---|---|---|
| Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 36 mins |
| Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 36 mins |
| Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger | 36 mins |
| Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger | 36 mins |
| Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V | 90 mins |
| Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger | 90 mins |
| Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger | 90 mins |
| Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger | 90 mins ( 180 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries) |
How long does it take to charge a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery?
- Using the Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 36 mins.
- Using the Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 36 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 36 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 36 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 90 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 90 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 90 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger a Makita BL1840B 4.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 90 mins ( 180 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries).
Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery Charging Times:
| Charger Image | Charger Name | Charge Time |
|---|---|---|
| Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 45 mins |
| Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 45 mins |
| Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger | 45 mins |
| Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger | 45 mins |
| Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V | 110 mins |
| Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger | 110 mins |
| Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger | 110 mins |
| Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger | 110 mins ( 220 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries) |
How long does it take to charge a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery?
- Using the Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 45 mins.
- Using the Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 45 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 45 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 45 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 110 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 110 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 110 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger a Makita BL1850B 5.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 110 mins ( 220 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries).
Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery Charging Times:
| Charger Image | Charger Name | Charge Time |
|---|---|---|
| Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 55 mins |
| Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) | 55 mins |
| Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger | 55 mins |
| Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger | 55 mins |
| Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V | 130 mins |
| Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger | 130 mins |
| Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger | 130 mins |
| Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger | 130 mins ( 260 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries) |
How long does it take to charge a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery?
- Using the Makita DC40RA 40V XGT Fast Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 55 mins.
- Using the Makita DC40RB 40V XGT Twin Port Charger (requires ADP-10 Adaptor) a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 55 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RD 14.4V – 18V Dual Port Battery Charger a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 55 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18RC 14.4V – 18V LXT Battery Charger a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 55 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SH Li-ion Dual Port Battery Charger 14.4V a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 130 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SD 18V Battery Charger a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 130 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SE Lithium-Ion In Car Charger a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 130 mins.
- Using the Makita DC18SF Lithium-Ion 18V 4 Port Charger a Makita BL1860B 6.0Ah 18V LXT Li-Ion Battery will fully charge in 130 mins ( 260 Mins if charging 3 or more batteries).