A universal battery date code chart is a system used by manufacturers to indicate the date a battery was produced. The code is a series of characters printed on the battery, similar to an expiration date. Understanding the date code on a battery can be useful in determining its life expectancy. How do you read a battery date code?
The letter represents the month of manufacture, and the number represents the year of manufacture. The date code on U.S. Battery AGM Batteries can be found etched into the top of the battery case. It is clerly visible and usually in the format of DDMMYY or YYMMDD. This code can be used to determine the manufacturing date of the battery.
This is how we date all of our batteries; they are stamped into the top of the case on the edge of the battery close to the positive terminal. The last two numbers are the day of the month it was manufactured. The last two numbers are the day of the month it was manufactured.
The following two digits represent the year of manufacture. For example, if the date code reads ‘A12’, it means that the battery was manufactured in January 2012. Some batteries may also have a sticker or tag that indicates the date of manufacture.
Knowing how to read these names helps in selecting the right battery for your needs. Yuasa, a leading battery manufacturer, uses a specific structure for its battery names. For instance, the initial letter 'Y' denotes Yuasa. Understanding these codes can simplify the process of identifying the right battery.
Format Variations: Unlike car batteries, electronic device batteries might use a more complex coding system, often part of the serial number. A code might represent the factory, year, month, and production line. Locating the Date Code: It’s usually on the battery itself, which might require removing the device’s back cover or battery compartment.