Common consumer batteries
Cylindrical batteries
These are all single-cell round batteries with height greater than their diameter. In zinc-carbon or alkaline types they produce around 1.5 volts per cell when fresh. Other types produce other voltages per cell (as low as 1.2 volts for rechargeable nickel-cadmium, up to around 3 volts for lithium/manganese dioxide). The cylindrical form has a positive nub terminal at the cap of the cell, and the negative terminal at the bottom of the can; the side of the can is not used as a terminal.
Most
Common
Name |
Other
Common
Names |
IEC 60086
Name |
ANSI/NEDA
Name |
Typical Capacity
(mAh) |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| AAA |
Micro
Microlight
MN2400
MX2400
Type 286 (Soviet Union/Russia)
UM 4 (JIS)
#7 (China) |
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) |
L 44.5 mm
D 10.5 mm |
Added to ANSI standard in 1959 |
| AA |
Pencil-sized
Penlight
Mignon
MN1500
MX1500
Type 316 (Soviet Union/Russia)
UM 3 (JIS)
#5 (China) |
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) |
L 50.5 mm
D 13.5–14.5 mm |
Added to ANSI standard sizes in 1947 |
| C |
MN1400
MX1400
Baby
Type 343 (Soviet Union/Russia)
UM 2 (JIS) |
LR14 (alkaline)
R14 (carbon–zinc)
KR27/50 (NiCd) |
14A (alkaline)
14D (carbon–zinc) |
8000 (alkaline)
3800 (carbon–zinc)
4500–6000 (NiMH) |
L 50 mm
D 26.2 mm |
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)
BA-30 (US Military Spec WWII–1980's)
UM 1 (JIS) |
LR20 (alkaline)
R20 (carbon–zinc) |
13A (alkaline)
13D (carbon–zinc) |
12000 (alkaline)
8000 (carbon–zinc)
2200–12000 (NiMH) |
L 61.5 mm
D 34.2 mm |
Can be replaced with alkaline AA cell using plastic sabot (stub case) |
Prismatic (rectangular)
Most
Common
Name |
Other
Common
Names |
IEC 60086
Name |
ANSI/NEDA
Name |
Typical Capacity
(mAh) |
Nominal
Voltage (V) |
terminals |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| 9-Volt |
PP3
Radio battery
Smoke Alarm (UK)
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)1604M (mercury(obsolete)) |
565 (alkaline)
400 (carbon–zinc)
1200 (lithium)
175–300 (NiMH)
120 (NiCd)
500 (Lithium polymer rechrg) 580 (Mercury (obsolete)) |
9
7.2 (NiMH and NiCd)
8.4 (some NiMH and NiCd) |
both small end
+ male clasp
− female clasp |
H 48.5 mm
L 26.5 mm
W 17.5 mm |
Added to ANSI standard in 1959 |
| Lantern (Spring) |
Lantern
6 Volt
Spring Top
MN908
(UK) 996 or PJ996 Energizer 529 |
4LR25Y (alkaline)
4R25 (carbon–zinc) |
908A (alkaline)
908D (carbon–zinc) |
26000 (alkaline)
10500 (carbon–zinc) |
6 |
Springs Top
+ Corner
− Center |
H 115 mm
L 68.2 mm
W 68.2 mm |
Springs terminals. |
Camera batteries
Digital and film cameras often use specialized primary batteries to produce a compact product. Flashlights and portable electronic devices may also use these types.
CR123A
A lithium primary battery, not interchangable with zinc types.
| Most common name |
CR123A |
| Other Common Names |
Camera Battery, 123, CR123, R123 (Li-Ion), RCR123A, RCR123 (Li-Ion), 17335, |
| IEC 60086 Name |
CR17345 (lithium) |
| ANSI/NEDA Name |
5018LC (lithium) |
| Typical Capacity (mA·h) |
1500 (lithium), 700 (Li–ion) |
| Nominal Voltage (V) |
3 (lithium), 3.6 (Li-ion) |
| Shape |
Cylinder |
| Terminal layout |
+ Nub cylinder end, − Flat opposite end |
| Dimensions |
L 34.5 mm, D 17 mm |
| Comments |
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
Another lithium primary battery.
| Most common name |
CR2 |
| Other Common Names |
|
| IEC 60086 Name |
CR17355 |
| ANSI/NEDA Name |
5046LC |
| Typical Capacity (mA·h) |
750 (lithium) |
| Nominal Voltage (V) |
3 |
| Shape |
Cylinder |
| Terminal layout |
+ Nub cylinder end, − Flat opposite end |
| Dimensions |
L 27 mm × D 15.6 mm |
| Comments |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA
common battery in cameras and photographic equipment |
2CR5
| Most common name |
2CR5 |
| Other Common Names |
EL2CR5, DL245, RL2CR5 |
| IEC 60086 Name |
2CR5 |
| ANSI/NEDA Name |
5032LC |
| Typical Capacity (mA·h) |
1500 |
| Nominal Voltage (V) |
6 |
| Shape |
Double cylinder |
| Terminal layout |
Both on one end |
| Dimensions |
45 × 34 × 17 mm |
| Comments |
Commonly used in film and digital cameras. Shaped so that it can be inserted into a battery compartment only one way. |
CR-V3
A lithium primary battery, same size as two R6 (AA) cells side by side. A rechargeable type also is also made in this size.
| Most common name |
CR-V3 |
| Other Common Names |
CRV3, RCR-V3 (Li-ion) |
| IEC 60086 Name |
|
| ANSI/NEDA Name |
5047LC, 5047LF (primary) |
| Typical Capacity (mA·h) |
3000 (lithium), 1300 (Li-ion) |
| Nominal Voltage (V) |
3 |
| Shape |
Flat pack |
| Terminal layout |
Both on one end |
| Dimensions |
52.20 × 28.05 × 14.15 mm |
| Comments |
may be used in some devices not explicitly designed for CR-V3, especially digital cameras. |
J
| Most common name |
J |
| Other Common Names |
7K67 |
| IEC 60086 Name |
4LR61 (alkaline) |
| ANSI/NEDA Name |
1412A (alkaline) |
| Typical Capacity (mA·h) |
625 (alkaline) |
| Nominal Voltage (V]) |
6 |
| Shape |
Square with, missing corner |
| Terminal layout |
Flat contacts, − top side, + missing corner |
| Dimensions |
H 48.5 mm, L 35.6 mm, W 9.18 mm |
| Comments |
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. |
Button / Coin / Watch / Micro / Miniature
Lithium coin/button cells
Coin-shaped cells are thin compared to their diameter. The metal can is the positive terminal, and the cap is the negative terminal.
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 alkaline or silver-oxide cells.
All these lithium cells are rated nominally 3 volts (on-load), with open circuit voltage about 3.6 volts. The IEC "CR" prefix indicates a round, lithium/manganese dioxide cell. Some sizes are also designated with a "BR" prefix, indicating a round lithium/carbon monofluoride cell. See lithium battery for discussion of the different performance characteristics. Manufacturers may have their own part numbers for IEC standard size cells. The capacity listed is for a constant resistance discharge down to 2.0 volts per cell.
IEC 60086
designation |
ANSI C18
/NEDA designation |
Typical Capacity
(mAh) |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| CR927 |
|
30 |
D 9.5 mm
H 2.7 mm |
This obscure type of lithium coin cell is used extensively in blinkies. |
| CR1025 |
5033LC |
30 |
D 10 mm
H 2.5 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA |
| CR1216 |
5034LC |
25 |
D 12.5 mm
H 1.6 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA |
| CR1220 |
5012LC |
35–40 |
D 12.5 mm
H 2.0 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA, 0.03 mA (BR) |
| CR1225 |
5020LC |
50 |
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. {Energizer [1] says this type is obsolete.} |
| CR1616 |
|
50–55 |
D 16 mm
H 1.6 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA |
| CR1620 |
5009LC |
75–78 |
D 16 mm
H 2.0 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA |
| CR1632 |
|
140
120 (BR) |
D 16 mm
H 3.2 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA, 0.03 mA (BR) |
| CR2012 |
|
55 |
D 20 mm
H 1.2 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA |
| CR2016 |
5000LC |
90 |
D 20 mm
H 1.6 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.1 mA, 0.03 mA (BR). Often used in pairs instead of CR2032 for devices that require more than 3 V, like blue/white LED flashlights. |
| CR2025 |
5003LC |
160–165 |
D 20 mm
H 2.5 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA. |
| CR2032 |
5004LC |
220–225 |
D 20 mm
H 3.2 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA, 0.03 mA (BR). 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 |
|
265
255 (BR) |
D 23 mm
H 3.0 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA, 0.03 mA (BR) |
| CR2354 |
|
560 |
D 23 mm
H 5.4 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA |
| CR2430 |
5011LC |
|
D 24.5 mm
H 3.0 mm |
|
| CR2450 |
5029LC |
610–620 |
D 24.5 mm
H 5.0 mm |
Portable devices requiring high current (30 mA) and long shelf life (up to 10 years) |
| CR2477 |
|
1000 |
D 24.5 mm
H 7.7 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA |
| CR3032 |
|
500–560
500 (BR) |
D 30.0 mm
H 3.2 mm |
Standard Discharge Current: 0.2 mA, 0.03 mA (BR) |
Button cells (silver oxide and alkaline)
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 prefix batteries are the silver oxide chemistry version of the alkaline AG prefix. 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. Often the free 'demo' batteries that come with a device are the alkaline version.
Round button cells have heights less than their diameter. The metal can is the positive terminal, and the cap is the negative terminal. Button cells are commonly used in electric watches, clocks, and timers. IEC batteries that meet the IEC standard for watch batteries will have a W suffix. Other uses include calculators, laser pointers, toys, LED "blinkies", and novelties.
Sizes are shown for the silver-oxide IEC number; types and capacity are identified as (L) for alkaline and (S) for silver-oxide.
Most
Common
Name |
Other
Common
Names |
IEC 60086
Name |
ANSI/NEDA
Name |
Typical Capacity
(mAh) |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| SR41 |
AG3/SG3
LR41
192/384/392 |
LR736 (L)
SR736 (S) |
1135SO (S)
1134SO (S) |
25–32 (L)
38–45 (S) |
D 7.9 mm
H 3.6 mm |
|
| SR43 |
AG12/SG12
LR43
186/301/386 |
LR1142 (L)
SR1142 (S) |
1133SO (S)
1132SO (S) |
80 (L)
120–125 (S) |
D 11.6 mm
H 4.2 mm |
|
| SR44 |
AG13/SG13
LR44/LR154
A76/S76
157/303/357 |
LR1154 (L)
SR1154 (S) |
1166A (L)
1107SO (S)
1131SOP (S) |
110–150 (L)
170–200 (S) |
D 11.6 mm
H 5.4 mm |
|
| SR45 |
AG9/SG9
LR45
194/394
|
LR936 (L)
SR936 (S) |
|
48 (L)
55–70 (S) |
D 9.5 mm
H 3.6 mm |
|
| SR48 |
AG5/SG5
LR48
193/309/393 |
LR754 (L)
SR754 (S) |
1136SO (S)
1137SO (S) |
52 (L)
70 (S) |
D 7.9 mm
H 5.4 mm |
|
| SR54 |
AG10/SG10
LR54
189/387/389/390
LR1130/SR1130 |
LR1131 (L)
SR1131 (S) |
1138SO (S) |
44–68 (L)
80–86 (S) |
D 11.6 mm
H 3.1 mm |
|
| SR55 |
AG8/SG8
LR55
191/381/391
LR1120/SR1120 |
LR1121 (L)
SR1121 (S) |
1160SO (S) |
40–42 (L)
55–67 (S) |
D 11.6 mm
H 2.1 mm |
|
| SR57 |
AG7/SG7
LR57
195/395/399
LR927/SR927 |
LR926 (L)
SR926 (S) |
116550 (S) |
46 (L)
55–67 (S) |
D 9.4 mm
H 2.6 mm |
|
| SR58 |
AG11/SG11
LR58
162/361/362 |
LR721 (L)
SR721 (S) |
1158SO (S) |
18–25 (L)
33–36 (S) |
D 7.9 mm
H 2.1 mm |
|
| SR59 |
AG2/SG2
LR59
196/396/397 |
LR726 (L)
SR726 (S) |
1163SO (S) |
26 (L)
30 (S) |
D 7.9 mm
H 2.6 mm |
|
| SR60 |
AG1/SG1
LR60
164/364 |
LR621 (L)
SR621 (S) |
1175SO (S) |
13 (L)
20 (S) |
D 6.8 mm
H 2.1 mm |
|
| SR63 |
AG0/SG0
LR63
379
|
LR521 (L)
SR521 (S) |
|
10 (L)
18 (S) |
D 5.8 mm
H 2.1 mm |
|
| SR66 |
AG4/SG4
LR66
177/377
SR626SW |
LR626 (L)
SR626 (S) |
1176SO (S) |
12–18 (L)
26 (S) |
D 6.8 mm
H 2.6 mm |
|
| SR69 |
AG6/SG6
LR69
171/371
LR920/SR920 |
LR921 (L)
SR921 (S) |
|
30 (L)
55 (S) |
D 9.5 mm
H 2.1 mm |
|
Zinc air button cells (hearing aid)
Miniature zinc-air batteries are button cells that use oxygen in air as a reactant and have very high capacity for their size.Each cell needs around 1 cubic centimeter of air per minute at a 10 mA discharge rate. These cells are commonly used in hearing aids. A sealing tab keeps air out of the cell in storage; after a few months of use the electrolyte may dry out before the reactants are completely used. Nominal voltage on discharge is 1.2 volts.
Most
Common
Name |
Other
Common
Names |
IEC 60086
Name |
ANSI/NEDA
Name |
Typical Capacity
(mAh) |
Dimensions |
Comments |
| 5 |
AC5 |
PR63 |
7012ZD |
33 |
D 5.8 mm
H 2.5 mm |
Marked as "discontinued" in Energizer data sheet |
| 10 |
yellow tab |
PR70 |
7005ZD |
91 |
D 5.8 mm
H 3.6 mm |
|
| 13 |
orange tab |
PR48 |
7000ZD |
280 |
D 7.9 mm
H 5.4 mm |
|
| 312 |
brown tab |
PR41 |
7002ZD |
160 |
D 7.9 mm
H 3.6 mm |
|
| 675 |
blue tab |
PR44 |
7003ZD |
635 |
D 11.6 mm
H 5.4 mm |
|
| AC41E |
|
PR43 |
7001Z |
390 |
D 11.6 mm
H 4.2 mm |
Discontinued |
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