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I got my numbers from the provided specs of this batter: http://www.scorpionbattery.com/powersports-batteries/ytx16bhl.html I'm trying to figure out if I could convert power from it to 110 VAC with an inverter and power a 110V, 1/3 HP(250W) vacuum for at least 10 minutes. I assume I can go...

Cold Crank Amps... quoted from wikipedia "the amount of current a battery can provide at 0 °F (−18 °C). The rating is defined as the current a lead-acid battery at that temperature can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12-volt battery)."

If CCA can be translated directly to Amps then would I be able to run the battery at max capacity for only 3.6 minutes? 18 / 300 * 60 = 3.6 Minutes? Or am I looking at something wrong?