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CR1216 Battery Equivalent

CR1216 is the same cell as 5034LC, DL1216 and ECR1216, so any of those codes will fit; no other cell here is 12.5 × 1.6 mm at 3 V.

Chemistry
lithium (Li-MnO2)
Voltage
3 V
Size (Ø × H)
12.5 × 1.6 mm
Typical capacity
25 mAh
CR1216 drawn to scale: 12.5 mm across and 1.6 mm thick, beside a US quarter at 24.26 mm across. US quarter Ø 12.5 mm 1.6 mm thick
CR1216 at actual relative size: 12.5 mm across, 1.6 mm thick. The dashed circle is a US quarter, 24.26 mm across (US Mint coin specifications).

CR1216 equivalents

Direct replacements

The same cell under another code. Any of these fits, whatever the brand.

  • 5034LC
  • DL1216
  • ECR1216

Similar size, check the fit

Same diameter, different thickness. These are not drop-in replacements.

Cell Size Verdict
CR1220 12.5 × 2 mm Same 12.5 mm diameter, but 2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
CR1225 12.5 × 2.5 mm Same 12.5 mm diameter, but 2.5 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.

Do not use

These are the same size or a similar code, and they are not equivalents.

  • LIR1216

    Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.

About the CR1216 cell

Used in some lighted watches and some LED decorator lights (electronic tea candles).

CR1216 questions

Is 5034LC the same as CR1216?
Yes. 5034LC is another code for the same cell: lithium (Li-MnO2), 3 V, 12.5 × 1.6 mm.
Is DL1216 the same as CR1216?
Yes. DL1216 is another code for the same cell: lithium (Li-MnO2), 3 V, 12.5 × 1.6 mm.
Will CR1220 work in place of CR1216?
Same 12.5 mm diameter, but 2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
Will CR1225 work in place of CR1216?
Same 12.5 mm diameter, but 2.5 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
Can I use LIR1216 instead of CR1216?
No. Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
What voltage is CR1216?
CR1216 is a 3 V lithium cell with a typical capacity of 25 mAh.
What size is CR1216?
12.5 mm across and 1.6 mm thick.

Related

Other cells 12.5 mm across

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