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CR3032 Battery Equivalent

CR3032 is sold under that code alone in this chart; BR3032 is the same size in the other lithium chemistry.

Chemistry
lithium (Li-MnO2)
Voltage
3 V
Size (Ø × H)
30 × 3.2 mm
Typical capacity
500–560 mAh
CR3032 drawn to scale: 30 mm across and 3.2 mm thick, beside a US quarter at 24.26 mm across. US quarter Ø 30 mm 3.2 mm thick
CR3032 at actual relative size: 30 mm across, 3.2 mm thick. The dashed circle is a US quarter, 24.26 mm across (US Mint coin specifications).

CR3032 equivalents

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Same size, different chemistry. Read the verdict before you buy.

Cell Chemistry Voltage Verdict
BR3032 — — 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.

Do not use

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

  • LIR3032

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

About the CR3032 cell

Continuous discharge current taken from Panasonic Catalog. Applications include remote keyless entry, Card remote controls, memory backup, security price tags, smart transmitter tags and others.

CR3032 questions

Can I use BR3032 instead of CR3032?
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.
Can I use LIR3032 instead of CR3032?
No. Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
What voltage is CR3032?
CR3032 is a 3 V lithium cell with a typical capacity of 500–560 mAh.
What size is CR3032?
30 mm across and 3.2 mm thick.

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