Battery Cable Terminal Ends: Top Post, Side Post, Elbow or Flag

Below is a brief description of the different types of battery cable terminal ends to help you choose exactly what will work best for you.

Battery Terminals:

Straight Top Post:

3

This is the most common battery terminal and probably what you think of when we talk about battery cable ends. They come in a large variety of sizes from 6 gauge to 4/0 gauge.

Elbow Top Post Battery Terminal:

2

These are available in Right or Left. They are useful in certain applications where space is a concern.

Elbow Top Post Battery Terminal:

2

These are available in Right or Left. They are useful in certain applications where space is a concern.

Side Post or Stud Top Terminals:

1

These are the heavy-duty replacement for the cable ends used by some OEMs.

Side Post or Stud Top Terminals:

1

These are the heavy-duty replacement for the cable ends used by some OEMs.

Terminal Sizes:

Not every terminal is available in every wire gauge.

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Ring Terminals:

Ring Terminal or Lug:

5

This is what you need to connect to the starter or alternator.

Elbow Top Post Battery Terminal:

2

Heavy-duty ring terminals are also available with a 45° or 90° bend.

Ring Terminal Sizes:

Not every hole size is available with every wire gauge.

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