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LR726 Battery Equivalent

LR726 is the same cell as 196, AG2 and LR59, so any of those codes will fit; SR726SW is the same size in silver oxide and holds a steadier voltage for longer.

Chemistry
alkaline
Voltage
1.5 V
Size (Ø × H)
7.9 × 2.6 mm
Typical capacity
26 mAh

IEC designation LR726.

LR726 drawn to scale: 7.9 mm across and 2.6 mm thick, beside a US quarter at 24.26 mm across. US quarter Ø 7.9 mm 2.6 mm thick
LR726 at actual relative size: 7.9 mm across, 2.6 mm thick. The dashed circle is a US quarter, 24.26 mm across (US Mint coin specifications).

LR726 equivalents

Direct replacements

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

  • 196
  • AG2
  • LR59

Upgrade or downgrade

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

Cell Chemistry Voltage Verdict
SR726SW silver oxide 1.55 V Upgrade Upgrade: steadier voltage, longer life.

Similar size, check the fit

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

Cell Size Verdict
LR41 7.9 × 3.6 mm Same 7.9 mm diameter, but 3.6 mm tall instead of 2.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
LR48 7.9 × 5.4 mm Same 7.9 mm diameter, but 5.4 mm tall instead of 2.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
LR721 7.9 × 2.1 mm Same 7.9 mm diameter, but 2.1 mm tall instead of 2.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
LR731 7.9 × 3.1 mm Same 7.9 mm diameter, but 3.1 mm tall instead of 2.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.

About the LR726 cell

Alkaline version of the same size; voltage sags as it drains.

LR726 questions

Is 196 the same as LR726?
Yes. 196 is another code for the same cell: alkaline, 1.5 V, 7.9 × 2.6 mm.
Is AG2 the same as LR726?
Yes. AG2 is another code for the same cell: alkaline, 1.5 V, 7.9 × 2.6 mm.
Can I use SR726SW instead of LR726?
Upgrade: steadier voltage, longer life.
Will LR41 work in place of LR726?
Same 7.9 mm diameter, but 3.6 mm tall instead of 2.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
Will LR48 work in place of LR726?
Same 7.9 mm diameter, but 5.4 mm tall instead of 2.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
What voltage is LR726?
LR726 is a 1.5 V alkaline cell with a typical capacity of 26 mAh.
What size is LR726?
7.9 mm across and 2.6 mm thick.

Related

Other cells 7.9 mm across

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