If the load indicates poor battery condition, allow the battery to stabilize for a few minutes and check the open circuit voltage by voltmeter. This is a good measure of the percent charge in the battery. The battery is considered charged if it measures 75% or more. If it failed the load test with 75% charge, it should be replaced. If the battery charge measures less than 75%, it should be charged and load tested again. Replace the battery if it fails again. The values in the following charge are for a 12 volt battery; divide these in half for 6 volt batteries.
| OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTS* | PERCENT OF CHARGE |
| 11.7 Volts or lower | 0 |
| 12.0 | 25 |
| 12.2 | 50 |
| 12.4 | 75 |
| 12.6 or higher | 100 |





