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4.5-Volt, D, C, AA, AAA, 9-Volt, SR41/AG3, SR44/AG13

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Battery size generally refers to the shape, voltage, and terminal layout of a battery. Thus the term "size" has become interchangeable with "type". Batteries of different types will usually not have the same dimensions and terminal layout.

This article refers to primary and other common battery types and sizes in household and light industrial use. A primary battery typically contains a single chemical cell. Secondary batteries are single or multiple cells repackaged into a single battery for use in equipment such as cameras, phones, computers, and camcorders. An example of a secondary battery is the 2CR5 (two lithium cells packaged as one battery) and a 4LR44 (four LR44 cells packaged as one battery).

[edit] Battery chemistry

Older batteries were mostly based on rechargeable lead-acid or non-rechargeable alkaline chemistries, with nominal voltages in increments of 2.10 - 2.13 and 1.5 Volts respectively, each representing one individual electrochemical cell.

New special battery chemistries have strained older naming conventions. Rechargeable NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) and NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) typically output 1.25 V per cell. Some devices may not operate properly with these cells, given the 16% reduction in voltage, but most modern ones handle them well. Conversely, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries output 3.7 V per cell, 23% higher than a pair of alkaline cells (3 V), which they are often designed to replace. Non-rechargeable lithium-chemistry batteries, which provide exceptionally high energy density, produce about 1.5 V per cell and are thus similar to alkaline batteries.

Many new battery sizes refer to both the batteries' size and chemistry, while older names do not. For a more complete list see battery types. This summary is only for types relating to battery "sizes".

[edit] Primary battery chemistries

(includes data from the energy density article)

Chemistry Cell
Voltage
Energy Density (MJ/kg) Elaboration
Zinc–carbon 1.5 0.13 Inexpensive.
Zinc chloride 1.5 Also known as "heavy duty", inexpensive.
alkaline
(zinc–manganese dioxide)
1.5 0.4-0.59 Moderate energy density.
Good for high and low drain uses.
oxy nickel hydroxide
(zinc-manganese dioxide/oxy nickel hydroxide)
1.7 Moderate energy density.
Good for high drain uses
Lithium
(lithium–copper oxide)
Li–CuO
1.7 No longer manufactured.
Replaced by silver oxide (IEC-type "SR") batteries.
Lithium
(lithium–iron disulfide)
LiFeS2
1.5 Expensive.
Used in 'plus' or 'extra' batteries.
Lithium
(lithium–manganese dioxide)
LiMnO2
3.0 0.83-1.01 Expensive.
Only used in high-drain devices or for long shelf life due to very low rate of self discharge.
'Lithium' alone usually refers to this type of chemistry.
Mercury oxide 1.35 High drain and constant voltage.
Banned in most countries because of health concerns.
Zinc–air 1.35–1.65 1.59[1] Mostly used in hearing aids.
Silver oxide (silver-zinc) 1.55 0.47 Very expensive.
Only used commercially in 'button' cells.

[edit] Rechargeable battery chemistries

(includes data from energy density article)

Chemistry Cell
Voltage
Energy density
(MJ/kg)
Comments
NiCd 1.2 0.14 Inexpensive.
High/low drain, moderate energy density.
Can withstand very high discharge rates with virtually no loss of capacity.
Moderate rate of self discharge.
Reputed to suffer from memory effect (which is alleged to cause early failure).
Environmental hazard due to Cadmium - use now virtually prohibited in Europe.
Lead Acid 2.2 0.14 Moderately expensive.
Moderate energy density.
Moderate rate of self discharge.
Higher discharge rates result in considerable loss of capacity.
Does not suffer from memory effect.
Environmental hazard due to Lead.
Common use - Automobile batteries
NiMH 1.2 0.36 Expensive (but price is falling).
Not useable in higher drain devices.
Traditional chemistry has high energy density, but also a high rate of self-discharge.
Newer chemistry has low self-discharge rate, but also a ~25% lower energy density.
Lithium ion 3.6 0.46 Very expensive.
Very high energy density.
Not usually available in "common" battery sizes (but see RCR-V3 for a counter-example).
Very common in laptop computers, moderate to high-end digital cameras and camcorders, and cellphones.
Very low rate of self discharge.
Volatile: Chance of explosion if short circuited, allowed to overheat, or not manufactured with rigorous quality standards.

[edit] Non-standard brand-specific names

Battery naming is further confused by the practice of manufacturers that assign novel names and numbers to their batteries, disregarding common, colloquial, IEC, and ANSI naming conventions (see LR44 battery as an example). Often this is done to steer customers towards a specific brand, and away from competing or generic brands, by obfuscating the common name. For example, if a remote control needs a new battery and the battery compartment has the label, "Replace with CX472 type battery," many customers will buy that specific brand, not realizing that this is simply a brand name for a common type of battery. In this article, brand-specific names have been purposely omitted to avoid confusion.

On the other hand, with obscure battery types, the name of a specific brand will sometimes become the most common name for that battery type, as other manufacturers copy or modify the name so that customers recognize it.

[edit] Table of modern primary battery sizes

The following table is a list of primary battery sizes which are currently available in modern society. Note that there were other sizes other than those listed in this table which are no longer available due to either a decline in popularity or changing technological needs. Batteries for obsolete portable vacuum tubes devices for example, are not listed. A table of older, obsolete, and uncommon-availability batteries types and sizes can be found below this table.

Most Common Batteries

Most
Common
Name
Other
Common
Names
IEC
Name
ANSI/NEDA
Name
Typical Capacity
(mAh)
Nominal Voltage (V) Shape Terminal layout Dimensions Comments
AAA Micro
Microlight
MN2400
MX2400
Type 286 (Soviet Union/Russia)
LR03 (alkaline)
R03 (carbon–zinc)
FR03 (Li–FeS2)
24A (alkaline)
24D (carbon–zinc)
24LF (Li–FeS2)
1200 (alkaline)
540 (carbon–zinc)
800–1000 (Ni–MH)
1.5
1.2 (NiMH and NiCd)
Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 44.5 mm
D 10.5 mm
C16/HP16;
AA Pencil-sized
Penlight
Mignon
MN1500
MX1500
Type 316 (Soviet Union/Russia)
LR6 (alkaline)
R6 (carbon–zinc)
FR6 (Lithium–FeS2)
HR6 (Ni-MH)
KR157/51 (NiCd)
ZR6 (Ni-Mn)
15A (alkaline)
15D (carbon–zinc)
15LF (Lithium–FeS2)
1.2H2 (NiMH)
10015 (NiCd)
2700 (alkaline)
1100 (carbon–zinc)
3000 (Lithium–FeS2)
1700–2900 (NiMH)
600–1000 (NiCd)
1.5
1.2 (NiMH and NiCd)
Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 50.5 mm
D 13.5–14.5 mm
C7/HP7;
C MN1400
MX1400
Baby
Type 343 (Soviet Union/Russia)
LR14 (alkaline)
R14 (carbon–zinc)
KR27/50 (NiCd)
14A (alkaline)
14D (carbon–zinc)
8000 (alkaline)
3800 (carbon–zinc)
4500–6000 (NiMH)
1.5
1.2 (NiMH)
Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 50 mm
D 26.2 mm
C11/SP11/HP11; Can be replaced with alkaline AA cell using plastic sabot (stub case)
D U2 (In Britain until the 1970s)
Flashlight Battery
MN1300
MX1300
Mono
Type 373 (Soviet Union/Russia)
LR20 (alkaline)
R20 (carbon–zinc)
13A (alkaline)
13D (carbon–zinc)
12000 (alkaline)
8000 (carbon–zinc)
9000–11500 (NiMH)
1.5
1.2 (NiMH)
Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 61.5 mm
D 34.2 mm
C2/SP2/HP2; Can be replaced with alkaline AA cell using plastic sabot (stub case)
9-Volt PP3
Radio battery
MN1604
Square(sic) battery
Krona (Soviet Union/Russia)
6LR61 (alkaline)
6F22 (carbon–zinc)
6KR61 (NiCd)
1604A (alkaline)
1604D (carbon–zinc)
1604LC (Lithium)
7.2H5 (NiMH)
11604 (NiCd)
565 (alkaline)
400 (carbon–zinc)
1200 (lithium)
175 (NiMH)
120 (NiCd)
500 (Lithium polymer rechrg)
9
7.2 (NiMH and NiCd)
8.4 (some NiMH and NiCd)
Rectangular both small end
+ male clasp
− female clasp
H 48.5 mm
L 26.5 mm
W 17.5 mm
Many (not all) PP3 batteries are an array of 6 reversed-polarity (nub is negative while can is positive) AAAA cells welded together internally
Lantern (Spring) Lantern
6 Volt
Spring Top
MN908
4R25Y (alkaline)
4R25 (carbon–zinc)
908A (alkaline)
908D (carbon–zinc)
26000 (alkaline)
10500 (carbon–zinc)
6 Square Springs Top
+ Corner
− Center
H 115 mm
L 68.2 mm
W 68.2 mm
Springs are usually made so that leads for screw top can be fastened to them. In most applications this is fine (see next).

Less Common Batteries

Most
Common
Name
Other
Common
Names
IEC
Name
ANSI/NEDA
Name
Typical Capacity
(mAh)
Nominal Voltage (V) Shape Terminal layout Dimensions Comments
AAAA MX2500 LR8D425 (alkaline) 25A (alkaline) 625 (alkaline) 1.5 Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 42.5 mm
D 8.3 mm
Obscure type sometimes used in 'pen flashlights' or electronic glucose meters. Most common use is as an internal component of PP3 batteries.
1/2 AA SAFT LS14250
Tadiran TL5101
UL142502P
 ??  ??  ?? 3.6 Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 24 mm
D 13.5-14.5 mm
Same diameter as AA battery, used in small electronics, including pulse oximeters; image of comparison to AA battery
A23 23A
3LR50
MN21
8LR50 (alkaline) 1181A (alkaline) 40 (alkaline) 12 Cylinder
(or button stack)
+ Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 29 mm
D 10 mm
Used in small RF devices such as key fob-style garage door openers and keyless entry systems where only infrequent pulse current is used. Sometimes enclosed like a normal battery but sometimes a stack of eight LR932 button cells shrink wrapped together. (see here about naming)
CR123A Camera Battery
123
CR123
R123 (Li-Ion)
RCR123A
RCR123 (Li-Ion)
17335
CR17345 (Lithium) 5018LC (Lithium) 1500 (Lithium)
700 (Li–Ion)
3 (Lithium)
3.6 (Li-Ion)
Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 34.5 mm
D 17 mm
CR (Cylindrical Lithium) 1 X 2/3A which breaks down further as 2/3 the size of an 'A' cell (an 'A' size cell is an industrial size)
CR2 CR2 CR17355 5046LC 750 (Lithium) 3 Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 27 mm × D 15.6 mm Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA
common battery in cameras and photographic equipment
CR-V3 CRV3
RCR-V3 (Li-Ion)
3000 (Lithium)
1300 (Li-Ion)
3 Flat pack Both on one end 52.20 × 28.05 × 14.15 mm Size and shape match that of side-by-side AA batteries, so that it may be used in some devices not explicitly designed for CR-V3, especially digital cameras.
Duplex 2R10 3 Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
H 74.6 mm
D 21.8 mm
Internally contains two 1.5 V cells hence the nickname 'Duplex'
F 1.5 Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 91 mm
D 33 mm
Four "F" Cells are usually found within most Lantern batteries.
J 7K67  4LR61 (alkaline) 1412A (alkaline) 625 (alkaline) 6 Square with
missing corner
Flat contacts
− top side
+ missing corner
H 48.5 mm
L 35.6 mm
W 9.18 mm
Typically used in applications where the device in question needs to be flat, or where the battery should be unable to be put in reverse polarity—such as a blood glucose meter or blood pressure cuff. Also good for elderly persons, due to the large size.
Lantern (Screw) Lantern
6 Volt
Screw Top
4R25Y (alkaline)
4R25 (carbon–zinc)
915A (alkaline)
908 (carbon–zinc)
26000 (alkaline)
10500 (carbon–zinc)
6 Square Screw Posts Top
+ Corner
− Center
H 115 mm
L 68.2 mm
W 68.2 mm
For uses that have high vibration/shock where the leads may be knocked off springs.
Lantern (Big) 918
R25-2
Big Lantern
Double Lantern
MN918
4LR25-24 (alkaline)
4R25-2 (carbon–zinc)
8R25 (carbon–zinc)
918A (alkaline)
918D (carbon–zinc)
52000 (alkaline)
22000 (carbon–zinc)
6 Square Screw posts
Apart top
H 127 mm
L 136.5 mm
W 73 mm
Dimenstions match 2 side-by-side standard lantern batteries;
N Lady
MN9100
SUM5
SUM-5
R1
LR1 (alkaline) 910A (alkaline) 1000 (alkaline) 1.5 Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 30.2 mm
D 12 mm
Typical uses include remote-control door chimes, and other low current drain devices. Also used for wireless microphones, "Mr. Microphone" type devices, and some laser pointers.
4.5 Volt Pocketable Battery
1203
4.5 V
Type 3336 (Soviet Union/Russia)
3LR12 (alkaline)
3R12 (carbon–zinc)
MN1203 (manganese) 6100 (alkaline)
1200 (carbon–zinc)
4.5  Flat pack + short terminal strip
− long terminal strip
H 65 mm
L 61 mm
W 21 mm
This battery is more common in Europe than North America.
No. 6 Ignition Cell 1.5 Cylinder + Center binding post
− Rim binding post
Typical uses include school science experiments, and starting glow plug model engines.
Sub-C 1200–2400 (NiCd)
3500–4500(NiMH)
1.2 Cylinder + Nub cylinder end
− Flat opposite end
L 42.86 mm
D 22.2 mm
27/16×7/8 in
Extremely popular size for cordless tool battery packs. 1/2-, 4/5- and 5/4-sub-C sizes (differing in length) are also popular.
Button Batteries. See Naming Notes below about CR, BR, SR, LR, AG, and SG battery types.
Most
Common
Name
Other
Common
Names
IEC
Name
ANSI/NEDA
Name
Typical Capacity
(mAh)
Nominal Voltage (V) Shape Terminal layout Dimensions Comments
CR636-2 CR636-2 (Lithium manganese) 3 Pill + bottom/sides
− top
L 9.9 mm
H 3.6 mm
W 5.9 mm
Pill or oval shaped cell, used by Sanyo
CR736-2 CR736-2 (Lithium manganese) 3 Pill + bottom/sides
− top
L ? mm
H 3 mm
W 7 mm
Pill or oval shaped cell, used by Sanyo
CR927       30 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 9.5 mm
H 2.7 mm
This obscure type of lithium coin cell is used extensively in blinkies.
CR1025 DL1025
LM1025
CR1025 (Lithium)   30 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 10 mm
H 2.5 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA
CR1216 DL1216
LM1216
CR1216 (Lithium)   25 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 12.5 mm
H 1.6 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA
CR1220   CR1220 (Lithium)
BR1220 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
  35-40 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 12.5 mm
H 2.0 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA (Lithium), 0.03 mA (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
CR1225   CR1225 (Lithium)
BR1225 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
  50 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 12.5 mm
H 2.5 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA. Maximum discharge current: 1 mA. Maximum pulse discharge current: 5 mA.
CR1616 CR1616 (Lithium) 50-55 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 16 mm
H 1.6 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA
CR1620   CR1620 (Lithium)   75-78 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 16 mm
H 2.0 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA
CR1632   CR1632 (Lithium)
BR1632 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
  140 (Lithium)
120 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 16 mm
H 3.2 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA (Lithium), 0.03 mA (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
CR2012 CR2012 (Lithium) 55 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 20 mm
H 1.2 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA
CR2016 DL2016  CR2016 (Lithium)
BR2016 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
5000LC (Lithium) 90 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 20 mm
H 1.6 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA (Lithium), 0.03 mA (Carbon monofluoride Lithium). Often used in pairs instead of CR2032 for devices that require more than 3 V, like blue/white LED flashlights. CAUTION: Using two CR2016 when not specified can damage a device.
CR2025 DL2025  CR2025 (Lithium) 5003LC (Lithium) 160-165 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 20 mm
H 2.5 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA.
CR2032 DL2032  CR2032 (Lithium)
BR2032 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
5004LC (Lithium) 220-225 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 20 mm
H 3.2 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA (Lithium), 0.03 mA (Carbon monofluoride Lithium). Maximum discharge current: 3 mA. Maximum pulse discharge current: 15 mA. Common battery in computers to keep the date and CMOS settings current when power is off.
CR2330 CR2330 (Lithium)
BR2330 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
265 (Lithium)
255 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 23 mm
H 3.0 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA (Lithium), 0.03 mA (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
CR2354 CR2354 (Lithium) 560 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 23 mm
H 5.4 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA
CR2450 DL2450  CR2450 (Lithium) 5029LC (Lithium) 610-620 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 24.5 mm
H 5.0 mm
Portable devices requiring high current (30 mA) and long shelf life (up to 10 years)
CR2477 P120ND CR2477 (Lithium) 1000 (Lithium) 3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 24.5 mm
H 7.7 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA
CR3032 CR3032 (Lithium)
BR3032 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
500-560 (Lithium)
500 (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
3 Coin + bottom/sides
− top
D 30.0 mm
H 3.2 mm
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA (Lithium), 0.03 mA (Carbon monofluoride Lithium)
SR41 AG3/SG3
LR41
192/384/392
LR736 (alkaline)
SR736 (silver oxide)
1135SO (silver oxide)
1134SO (silver oxide)
25-32 (alkaline)
38-45 (silver oxide)
1.50 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 7.9 mm
H 3.6 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers, Blinky lights
SR43 AG12/SG12
LR43
186/301/386
LR1142 (alkaline)
SR1142 (silver oxide)
1133SO (silver oxide)
1132SO (silver oxide)
80 (alkaline)
120-125 (silver oxide)
1.50 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 11.6 mm
H 4.2 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR44 AG13/SG13
LR44/LR154
A76/S76
157/303/357
LR1154 (alkaline)
SR1154 (silver oxide)
1166A (alkaline)
1107SO (silver oxide)
1131SOP (silver oxide)
110-150 (alkaline)
170-200 (silver oxide)
1.50 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 11.6 mm
H 5.4 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers, Blinky lights
SR45 AG9/SG9
LR45
194/394
LR936 (alkaline)
SR936 (silver oxide)
48 (alkaline)
55-70 (silver oxide)
1.50 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 9.5 mm
H 3.6 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR48 AG5/SG5
LR48
193/309/393
LR754 (alkaline)
SR754 (silver oxide)
1136SO (silver oxide)
1137SO (silver oxide)
52 (alkaline)
70 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 7.9 mm
H 5.4 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR54 AG10/SG10
LR54
189/387/389/390
LR1130/SR1130
LR1131 (alkaline)
SR1131 (silver oxide)
1138SO (silver oxide) 44-68 (alkaline)
80-86 (silver oxide)
1.50 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 11.6 mm
H 3.1 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers, Blinky lights
SR55 AG8/SG8
LR55
191/381/391
LR1120/SR1120
LR1121 (alkaline)
SR1121 (silver oxide)
1160SO (silver oxide) 40-42 (alkaline)
55-67 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 11.6 mm
H 2.1 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR57 AG7/SG7
LR57
195/395/399
LR927/SR927
LR926 (alkaline)
SR926 (silver oxide)
116550 (silver oxide) 46 (alkaline)
55-67 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 9.4 mm
H 2.6 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR58 AG11/SG11
LR58
162/361/362
LR721 (alkaline)
SR721 (silver oxide)
1158SO (silver oxide) 18-25 (alkaline)
33-36 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 7.9 mm
H 2.1 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR59 AG2/SG2
LR59
196/396/397
LR726 (alkaline)
SR726 (silver oxide)
1163SO (silver oxide) 26 (alkaline)
30 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 7.9 mm
H 2.6 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR60 AG1/SG1
LR60
164/364
LR621 (alkaline)
SR621 (silver oxide)
1175SO (silver oxide) 13 (alkaline)
20 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 6.8 mm
H 2.1 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR63 AG0/SG0
LR63
379
LR521 (alkaline)
SR521 (silver oxide)
10 (alkaline)
18 (silver oxide)
1.50 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 5.8 mm
H 2.1 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR66 AG4/SG4
LR66
177/377
SR626SW
LR626 (alkaline)
SR626 (silver oxide)
1176SO (silver oxide) 12-18 (alkaline)
26 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 6.8 mm
H 2.6 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers
SR69 AG6/SG6
LR69
171/371
LR920/SR920
LR921 (alkaline)
SR921 (silver oxide)
  30 (alkaline)
55 (silver oxide)
1.5 (alkaline)
1.55 (silver oxide)
Button + bottom/sides
− top
D 9.5 mm
H 2.1 mm
Watches, Clocks, Timers

[edit] Naming notes

  • CR# / BR# / SR# / LR# Button Cells (where the code contains 3 to 4 numeric digits): Uses an alphanumeric coding system defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in its current 60086-3 standard (Primary batteries, part 3 Watch batteries). Examples of this code are batteries coded CR2032, SR516, and LR1154 where the letters and numbers in that code indicate the battery's characteristics. The numbers in the code correlate with the cell dimensions, being the diameter in millimetres (except for the extra half millimetre in some cases) followed by the height in tenths of a millimetre. SR and LR button cells where the code contains only one or two numeric digits conform to an older international standard.
  • SR# / LR# / AG# / SG# Button Cells: IEC SR series batteries are silver oxide chemistry and provide 1.55 volts, while IEC LR series batteries are alkaline chemistry and provide 1.5 volts. Similarly, SG series batteries are the silver oxide chemistry version of the AG series where AG usually indicates alkaline chemistry. Since there are no 'common' names beyond the AG# designation, many places use these four designations interchangeably for the same sized cell, and they will all fit and work. The only difference is that silver oxide chemistry typically has 50% greater capacity than alkaline chemistry. In low-drain devices like watches (without lights) this isn't very important, but in high-drain devices like blinkies, key chain flashlights, or laser pointers silver oxide is preferred. Typically all four types will be the same price unless one buys in wholesale volume so there is no reason not to get the silver oxide version. Often the free 'demo' batteries that come with a device are the alkaline version.
  • IEC CR# / BR# Button Cells: CR denotes Manganese dioxide Lithium chemistry. Since LiMnO2 cells produce 3 volts there are no widely available alternate chemistries for a CR coin battery. Conversely one LiMnO2 cell can replace two alternate chemistry cells, in a 3, 6, 9, or 12 volt secondary battery. Though often hard to find, some CR sizes are also sold designated as BR, such as the BR2032. BR types have a slightly different chemistry (Poly-carbon monofluoride Lithium) giving a higher capacity but at the expense of maximum discharge current. They are more suited to memory retention applications.
  • Button / Coin / Watch / Micro / Miniature: In many places these are used interchangeably.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Excludes the mass of the air oxidizer.
  • IEC 60086-1: Primary batteries - Part 1: General
  • IEC 60086-2: Primary batteries - Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications
  • IEC 60086-3: Primary batteries - Part 3: Watch batteries
  • IEC 60086-4: Primary batteries - Part 4: Safety of lithium batteries
  • ANSI C18.1, Part 1 Portable Primary Cells and Batteries With Aqueous Electrolyte - General and Specifications
  • ANSI C18.1, Part 2 Portable Primary Cells and Batteries With Aqueous

Electrolyte ? Safety Standard

  • ANSI C18.2, Part 1 Portable Rechargeable Cells and Batteries - General and Specifications
  • ANSI C18.2, Part 2 Portable Rechargeable Cells and Batteries ? Safety

Standard

  • ANSI C18.3, Part 1 Portable Lithium Primary Cells and Batteries - General and Specifications
  • ANSI C18.3, Part 2 Portable Lithium Primary Cells and Batteries ? Safety Standard

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