CR2032 Battery Equivalent
CR2032 is the same cell as 5004LC, DL2032 and ECR2032, so any of those codes will fit; BR2032 is the same size in the other lithium chemistry.
- Chemistry
- lithium (Li-MnO2)
- Voltage
- 3 V
- Size (Ø × H)
- 20 × 3.2 mm
- Typical capacity
- 225 mAh
CR2032 equivalents
Direct replacements
The same cell under another code. Any of these fits, whatever the brand.
- 5004LC
- DL2032
- ECR2032
Upgrade or downgrade
Same size, different chemistry. Read the verdict before you buy.
| Cell | Chemistry | Voltage | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR2032 | — | — | 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 3.2 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact. |
| CR2016 | 20 × 1.6 mm | Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 3.2 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 3.2 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 3.2 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 3.2 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 3.2 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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LIR2032
Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
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Two CR2016 stacked
Two 3 V cells in series give about 6 V, not 3 V. Stacking thinner cells is not a way to replace a single CR2032.
About the CR2032 cell
Maximum discharge current: 3 mA. Maximum pulse discharge current: 15 mA.
CR2032 questions
- Is 5004LC the same as CR2032?
- Yes. 5004LC is another code for the same cell: lithium (Li-MnO2), 3 V, 20 × 3.2 mm.
- Is DL2032 the same as CR2032?
- Yes. DL2032 is another code for the same cell: lithium (Li-MnO2), 3 V, 20 × 3.2 mm.
- Can I use BR2032 instead of CR2032?
- 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 CR2032?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.2 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Will CR2016 work in place of CR2032?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Can I use LIR2032 instead of CR2032?
- No. Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
- Can I put two CR2016 stacked in place of CR2032?
- No. Two 3 V cells in series give about 6 V, not 3 V. Stacking thinner cells is not a way to replace a single CR2032.
- What voltage is CR2032?
- CR2032 is a 3 V lithium cell with a typical capacity of 225 mAh.
- What size is CR2032?
- 20 mm across and 3.2 mm thick.