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SAE J537

Cranking performance (CCA/CA/HCA) · Region: North America

Direct answer: SAE J537 is a north america standard for Cranking performance (CCA/CA/HCA) of Lead-acid batteries. Cranking-ampere rating of 12V starter batteries — CCA at −18°C (0°F) for 30 s to ≥7.2V; CA at 0°C; HCA at 27°C.

Quick facts

StandardSAE J537
RegionNorth America
Battery chemistryLead-acid
Test objectCranking performance (CCA/CA/HCA)
ScopeCranking-ampere rating of 12V starter batteries — CCA at −18°C (0°F) for 30 s to ≥7.2V; CA at 0°C; HCA at 27°C.

What this standard covers

Test object: Cranking performance (CCA/CA/HCA) for Lead-acid batteries. Scope: Cranking-ampere rating of 12V starter batteries — CCA at −18°C (0°F) for 30 s to ≥7.2V; CA at 0°C; HCA at 27°C.

Standards define test procedures and pass criteria — the measured values are only comparable when the same standard and conditions apply. See the CCA reference for the standards' measurement context.

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