To measure the size of your car battery, you’ll need to measure the length, width, and height of the battery case. It’s important to measure the case and not just the top of the battery, as the case is what determines the group size.
If you happen to know the dimensions of your battery, below we list the UK code for those dimensions. For example, if your battery has dimensions: Length 212mm x Width 175mm x Height 175mm, then your battery size is 063. If you don’t know the dimensions, don’t worry! We’ll go on to discuss how to identify your battery size even if you don’t know.
In conclusion, choosing the right size car battery is crucial for your vehicle’s performance and safety. By checking your owner’s manual or current battery label, understanding BCI group sizes, and measuring the battery case, you can confidently select the correct size battery for your vehicle.
Be sure to verify that it meets your vehicle's requirements. Use Online Tools: Numerous reference tools are available online to look up your vehicle's battery size. Batteries Plus offers a convenient fitment finder where you can select your car's year, make, model, and trim to see all available battery options.
BatterySize.co is a free online resource where volunteers catalogue the most popular cars and their battery sizes. Just browse to the home page and use the drop-down menu to find the car you are looking for. Warning! All information shown on this site is to be taken as advice only. We have done our best to ensure that it is as accurate as possible.
If you don’t have the manual, you can also check the battery that’s currently in your vehicle. The battery will have a label that includes the group size, cold cranking amps (CCA), and reserve capacity (RC). What are the sizes of car batteries?