Battery compatibility checker

Choose a battery or tool you already own. We show every other brand’s tool or charger it works with, and how sure we are.

Tools the Black & Decker 18V lithium battery works in
ToolResultConfidenceNotes
Black & Decker 18V lithiumFitsOfficialSame brand and system.
DeWalt 18V XROnly with modificationReportedSame rails but different notches (DeWalt 5-slot, Black & Decker and Stanley 4-slot). Only fits with physical modification, which voids the warranty and is not recommended.
Porter Cable 20V MaxUnknownInferredSlot pattern not recorded.
Stanley Fatmax V20 18VUnknownDisputedOwners report the same 4-slot pattern, but cross-brand adapters are sold for this pair, which suggests the packs do not interchange. Do not force it.
Chargers that charge the Black & Decker 18V lithium battery
ChargerResultConfidenceNotes
Black & Decker 18V lithiumFitsOfficialSame brand and system.
DeWalt 18V XRUnknownReportedNo reports of cross-brand charging.
Porter Cable 20V MaxUnknownInferredSlot pattern not recorded.
Stanley Fatmax V20 18VUnknownDisputedOwners report the same 4-slot pattern, but cross-brand adapters are sold for this pair, which suggests the packs do not interchange. Do not force it.

Part of the Stanley Black & Decker 18V battery system. 12 cross-brand adapter combinations are sold or reported by owners. See the adapter finder and its risks.

How sure are we? What the confidence levels mean
Official
The manufacturer says so, or it is the same brand and system.
Verified
Confirmed by us, or by several independent owners with photos.
Reported
One or two owners report it.
Inferred
Likely from the same maker or shape, but nobody has confirmed it.
Disputed
Owners disagree. Treat as unsafe until confirmed.