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ECR1216 is the same as CR1216

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  1. 1

    What it is

    CR1216+ 3V

    ECR1216 is just another name for CR1216. 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.

    CR1216DL1216
  4. 4

    Quick facts

    Size
    About as wide as a shirt button
    Thickness
    As thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    Power
    3 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 10 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    WatchesSmall LED lights
  5. 5

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer ECR1216 (CR1216) 3.0V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawerECR1216 (CR1216) 3.0V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell DL1216, the same batteryDuracell DL1216 / CR1216 3.0V Battery
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See it at real size

CR1216 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

CR1216Thickness 1.6US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read ECR1216:

ECREnergizer lithium coin
1216Same geometry as CR1216: 12.5 × 1.6 mm

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameCR1216
EnergizerECR1216
DuracellDL1216
PanasonicCR-1216

Exact measurements

Width
12.5 mm (0.492 in)
Thickness
1.6 mm
Voltage
3.0V (empty at 2.0V)
Energy stored
25 mAh
Weight
0.7 g
Made with
Lithium manganese dioxide
Works between
-30 … 60 °C
Official code
CR1216

Questions people ask

Is ECR1216 the same as CR1216?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see CR1216, DL1216.

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.

CR1216+ 3V
CR1216Coin battery
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