title_body: What does the C rating on a LiPo battery mean? I see LIPO batteries specify a C rating on the label. 
  
  
  
  What does that stand for and how does it affect the performance of the battery?
upvoted_answer: The C rating is a multiplier that dictates discharge. You can figure out the maximum theoretical discharge by multiplying the C rating by the capacity. For example an 80C, 1300mAh LiPo can output 80*1.3 = 104 Amps. There is no consensus as far as I am aware as to what the letter C stands for.
  
  It is worth noting that C rating is dubious - comparing the C rating between different manufacturers is unlikely to produce useful results as to which battery is better.