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Everyday AA battery

AA battery

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  1. 1

    What it is

    AA

    AA is a everyday aa battery, the same size as an AA. It gives 1.5 volts.

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  2. 2

    Names you might see in the store

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

    LR6E91MN150015A
  3. 3

    Quick facts

    Size
    The same size as an AA
    Power
    1.5 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 10 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    RemotesToysClocks
  4. 4

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer AA 1.5V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawerAA 1.5V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell MN1500, the same batteryDuracell MN1500 / AA 1.5V Battery
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  5. 5

    Can I use something else?

    Can I use 14500 instead of AA?No
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See it at real size

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

AAUS quarter

What do the letters mean?

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

AACommon retail name for this cell
AAPhysical cell: 14.5 × 50.5 mm, 1.5V alkaline

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameLR6
Shop nameAA
EnergizerE91
DuracellMN1500

Exact measurements

Width
14.5 mm (0.571 in)
Length
50.5 mm
Voltage
1.5V (empty at 0.9V)
Energy stored
2700 mAh
Weight
23 g
Made with
Alkaline
Works between
-18 … 55 °C
Official code
LR6

Questions people ask

Is AA the same as LR6?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see LR6, E91, MN1500, 15A.

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.

AA
AAEveryday AA battery
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