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5012LC is the same as CR1220

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  1. 1

    What it is

    CR1220+ 3V

    5012LC is just another name for CR1220. Same battery, different label, so you can buy either one.

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  2. 2

    Safety first

    Keep away from children and pets

    A swallowed coin or button battery can cause serious burns inside the body within 2 hours. If you think one was swallowed, get emergency help right away.

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  3. 3

    Names you might see in the store

    All of these are the same battery. Any of them will work.

    CR1220DL1220ECR12206220
  4. 4

    Quick facts

    Size
    About as wide as a shirt button
    Thickness
    As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power
    3 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 10 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    WatchesGlucose metersLaser pointers
  5. 5

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer 5012LC (CR1220) 3.0V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawer5012LC (CR1220) 3.0V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell DL1220, the same batteryDuracell DL1220 / CR1220 3.0V Battery
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    Can I use something else?

    Can I use CR1225 instead of CR1220?No
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See it at real size

CR1220 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

CR1220Thickness 2.0US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read 5012LC:

5012LCANSI for this cell
CR1220Physical cell: 12.5 × 2.0 mm, 3.0V lithium

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameCR1220
EnergizerECR1220
DuracellDL1220
Renata (Swiss)CR1220
PanasonicCR-1220
Varta6220

Exact measurements

Width
12.5 mm (0.492 in)
Thickness
2.0 mm
Voltage
3.0V (empty at 2.0V)
Energy stored
38 mAh
Weight
0.8 g
Made with
Lithium manganese dioxide
Works between
-30 … 60 °C
Official code
CR1220 · ANSI 5012LC

Questions people ask

Is 5012LC the same as CR1220?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see CR1220, DL1220, ECR1220, 6220.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 10 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

No. Never try to recharge it.

Which way up does it go?

Usually with the side marked “+” facing you or facing up. Look at how the old one sits before you take it out.

CR1220+ 3V
CR1220Coin battery
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