CR2016 Battery Equivalent
CR2016 is the same cell as 5000LC, DL2016 and ECR2016, so any of those codes will fit; BR2016 is the same size in the other lithium chemistry.
- Chemistry
- lithium (Li-MnO2)
- Voltage
- 3 V
- Size (Ø × H)
- 20 × 1.6 mm
- Typical capacity
- 90 mAh
CR2016 equivalents
Direct replacements
The same cell under another code. Any of these fits, whatever the brand.
- 5000LC
- DL2016
- ECR2016
Upgrade or downgrade
Same size, different chemistry. Read the verdict before you buy.
| Cell | Chemistry | Voltage | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR2016 | — | — | Same size, other lithium chemistry Usually works in low-drain devices like memory backup, scales and remotes. BR cells cope better with heat but give less pulse current, so CR is the safer pick for key fobs and LED devices. |
Similar size, check the fit
Same diameter, different thickness. These are not drop-in replacements.
| Cell | Size | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| CR2012 | 20 × 1.2 mm | Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact. |
| CR2020 | 20 × 2 mm | Same 20 mm diameter, but 2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact. |
| CR2025 | 20 × 2.5 mm | Same 20 mm diameter, but 2.5 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact. |
| CR2032 | 20 × 3.2 mm | Same 20 mm diameter, but 3.2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact. |
| CR2040 | 20 × 4 mm | Same 20 mm diameter, but 4 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact. |
| CR2050 | 20 × 5 mm | Same 20 mm diameter, but 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.
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LIR2016
Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
About the CR2016 cell
Frequently used in digital watches. Some devices that need more than 3 V, such as blue/white LED flashlights, take two of these in series rather than one thicker cell.
CR2016 questions
- Is 5000LC the same as CR2016?
- Yes. 5000LC is another code for the same cell: lithium (Li-MnO2), 3 V, 20 × 1.6 mm.
- Is DL2016 the same as CR2016?
- Yes. DL2016 is another code for the same cell: lithium (Li-MnO2), 3 V, 20 × 1.6 mm.
- Can I use BR2016 instead of CR2016?
- Usually works in low-drain devices like memory backup, scales and remotes. BR cells cope better with heat but give less pulse current, so CR is the safer pick for key fobs and LED devices.
- Will CR2012 work in place of CR2016?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Will CR2020 work in place of CR2016?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Can I use LIR2016 instead of CR2016?
- No. Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
- What voltage is CR2016?
- CR2016 is a 3 V lithium cell with a typical capacity of 90 mAh.
- What size is CR2016?
- 20 mm across and 1.6 mm thick.