How do I temperature compensate my voltmeter readings?
If you are using a digital voltmeter, make the adjustments in the table below. For example, at 30° F (-1.1° C), the voltage reading would be 12.53 for a 100% State-of-Charge. At 100° F (37.8° C), the voltage would be 12.698 for 100% State-of-Charge. For sealed batteries, measure the Open Circuit Voltage across the battery terminals with an accurate digital voltmeter. This is the only way to determine the State-of-Charge on sealed, non-accessible batteries.
Table 3 - Voltmeter Temperature Compensation
Temperature | Add or Subtract to Hydrometers Reading | Add or Subtract to Voltmeter Reading |
0°F / -17.8°C | -.032 | -.192 |
10°F / -12.2°C | -.028 | -.168 |
20°F / -6.7°C | -.024 | -.144 |
30°F / -1.1°C | -.020 | -.120 |
40°F / 4.4°C | -.016 | -.096 |
50°F / 10°C | -.012 | -.072 |
60°F / 15.6°C | -.008 | -.048 |
70°F / 21.1°C | -.004 | -.024 |
80°F / 26.7°C | 0 | 0 |
90°F / 32.2°C | +.004 | +.024 |
100°F / 37.8°C | +.008 | +.048 |
110°F / 43.3°C | +.012 | +.072 |
120°F / 48.9°C | +.016 | +.096 |
130°F / 54.4°C | +.020 | +.120 |
140°F / 60.0°C | +.024 | +.144 |
150°F / 65.6°C | +.028 | +.168 |
160°F / 71.1°C | +.032 | +.192 |