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DeWalt

What fits DeWalt 20V MAX?

All DeWalt 20V MAX batteries fit all 20V MAX tools. FlexVolt 60V batteries are also backward compatible and run 20V MAX tools by stepping down to 20V, so a FlexVolt pack can serve double duty.

Voltage
20V MAX (18V nominal)
Chemistry
Lithium-ion, standard and XR high-capacity cells.

Common tools: DCD 20V drills, DCF impact drivers, DCS circular & recip saws, DCB-powered outdoor tools

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Batteries for DeWalt 20V MAX

DEWALT 20V MAX 5.0Ah Battery (DCB205) product image
Genuine OEM

DeWalt

DCB205

Platform

20V MAX

Voltage

20V MAX

Capacity

5Ah

Type

high-output

$69.83
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DEWALT 20V MAX Compact 2.0Ah Battery (DCB203) product image
Genuine OEM

DeWalt

DCB203

Platform

20V MAX

Voltage

20V MAX

Capacity

2Ah

Type

compact

$35.64
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DEWALT FlexVolt 9.0Ah Battery (DCB609) product image
Genuine OEM

DeWalt

DCB609

Platform

FlexVolt

Voltage

20V/60V MAX

Capacity

9Ah

Type

high-output

$138.99
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Chargers

DEWALT 20V MAX Battery Charger (DCB112) product image
Budget

DeWalt

DCB112

Platform

20V MAX

Voltage

20V MAX

Capacity

Type

charger

$19.99
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DEWALT 12V MAX/20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, 4 Amp (DCB1104) product image
Cross-Platform

DeWalt

DCB1104

Platform

12V MAX

Voltage

12V MAX

Capacity

Type

charger

$27.00
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Starter & combo kits

DEWALT 20V MAX 5Ah Lithium-Ion Battery and Charger Kit with Bag (DCB205CK) product image
Max Runtime

DeWalt

DCB205CK

Platform

20V MAX

Voltage

20V MAX

Capacity

5Ah

Type

kit

$124.00
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Manufacturer-documented adapters

These are genuine adapters supplied and documented by the named manufacturer for a bounded set of batteries and tools. They are not universal, and we have not independently tested them. Check the exact exclusions before treating one as a fit.

  • Genuine DeWalt

    DEWALT DCA1820 18V to 20V MAX Battery Adapter (Genuine)

    Documented limits

    • We have not tested this adapter for fit, safety, or performance — a working Amazon listing and buy button is not proof of any of those things.
    • DEWALT excludes 18V radios, DCS370 Type 1 band saws, DC020/DC022 work lights, and 18V nailers; check the current manual for the complete list.
    • DEWALT limits compatible packs to specified 20V MAX XR batteries from 1.5Ah through 5.0Ah; FLEXVOLT batteries are not supported.
    • Remove the battery from the adapter before charging. The adapter itself is not a charger and must not be inserted into a charger.
    • The adapter can remain attached to the tool, but DEWALT instructs users to remove the battery from the adapter before storing it.
    Read the full compatibility record →

Third-party adapters: evidence not established

These cross-fit conversions are not supported by the named tool and battery manufacturers. We found no attributable manufacturer or independent evidence establishing their fit or safety, so buying exits are suppressed. They may also affect warranty coverage; check the applicable terms.

  • Commerce suppressed

    Aftermarket DCA1820-Style 18V to 20V MAX Battery Adapter (2-Pack)

    Adapter-specific warnings

    • We have not tested this adapter — a working buy link and cheap price are not evidence it is safe, durable, or that it actually protects the battery or tool.
    • This is an unofficial, third-party clone of the DeWalt DCA1820 design; DeWalt has no involvement in its manufacturing, and using it can void warranty coverage on both the 20V MAX battery and the 18V tool.
    • Third-party adapters can bypass or ignore the battery's built-in protection circuitry, which is designed to prevent over-discharge, overheating, and cell damage — an adapter that doesn't pass that communication through correctly raises real risk.
    • As a same-brand (DeWalt-to-DeWalt) adapter this is lower-risk than a cross-brand adapter, but it is still an unsupported workaround, not a supported accessory.
    • A genuine DeWalt battery on a genuine DeWalt platform remains the safer default; verify seller, reviews, and current listing details before buying.
    Read the archived safety record →
  • Commerce suppressed

    ZLWAWAOL MIL18DL Milwaukee M18 to DeWalt 20V MAX Battery Adapter

    Adapter-specific warnings

    • We have not tested this adapter. A functioning Amazon buy link is not proof of safety, fit, or performance — treat any claims on the listing skeptically.
    • This is a cross-brand adapter (Milwaukee battery running DeWalt tools) — the listing itself notes it is not made by Milwaukee or DeWalt, and it is unsupported by either manufacturer, which voids warranty coverage on both the battery and the tool.
    • Cross-brand adapters can bypass the tool's or battery's built-in protection and communication circuitry, which normally guards against over-discharge, overvoltage, overheating, and in worst cases fire — an adapter that doesn't replicate that protection correctly is a real hazard.
    • Milwaukee M18 batteries and DeWalt 20V MAX tools are different platforms by design; verify actual voltage compatibility and your specific tool's current draw before ever plugging this in.
    • Genuine same-platform batteries (Milwaukee-on-Milwaukee or DeWalt-on-DeWalt) are always the safer default over any cross-brand workaround.
    Read the archived safety record →
  • Commerce suppressed

    DM18RL Cross-Brand Battery Adapter with USB & USB-C (2-Pack)

    Adapter-specific warnings

    • The listing title names three battery/tool families at once (DeWalt 20V, Milwaukee 18V, and Ryobi 18V), so we cannot confirm from the title alone exactly which battery goes in and which tool platform it powers — verify the EXACT battery-to-tool direction on the current Amazon listing and product images before buying, not from our summary.
    • We have not tested this adapter for fit, safety, or performance. A working buy link, USB ports, or a low price are not evidence of safety or compatibility.
    • This is a cross-brand converter by design, unsupported by any of the manufacturers named on the listing; using it voids warranty coverage on whichever battery and tool you connect.
    • Cross-brand adapters can bypass the tool's or battery's built-in protection and communication circuitry (over-discharge, overheating, overcurrent protection), which is a real fire and cell-damage risk if the adapter doesn't replicate that protection correctly.
    • Genuine same-platform batteries remain the safer default; if you buy this, confirm your tool's voltage and current draw against the adapter's rated output before first use.
    Read the archived safety record →

Cross-compatibility notes

DEWALT's DCA1820 lets specified 1.5Ah–5Ah 20V MAX XR batteries run many legacy 18V tools, but FLEXVOLT batteries, 18V radios and nailers, DCS370 Type 1, DC020/DC022, and other listed models are excluded. Check the current DCA1820 compatibility notice before buying.