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Home › Batteries › ICR14500
Rechargeable flashlight battery

ICR14500 is the same as 14500

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  1. 1

    What it is

    14500

    ICR14500 is just another name for 14500. Same battery, different label, so you can buy either one.

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  2. 2

    Safety first

    This one is rechargeable

    It gives more power than a normal battery. Only use it in things made for it.

  3. 3

    Names you might see in the store

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

    14500INR14500
  4. 4

    Quick facts

    Size
    The same size as an AA
    Power
    3.7 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 3 years
    Rechargeable?
    Yes
    Found in things like
    Flashlights built for 3.7V cells
  5. 5

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer ICR14500 (14500) 3.7V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawerICR14500 (14500) 3.7V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell, the same batteryDuracell 14500 / 14500 3.7V Battery
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    Can I use something else?

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

14500 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

14500US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read ICR14500:

ICR14500Li-ion cell naming for this cell
14500Physical cell: 14.0 × 50.0 mm, 3.7V li-ion rechargeable

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official name14500

Exact measurements

Width
14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Length
50.0 mm
Voltage
3.7V (empty at 2.5V)
Energy stored
800 mAh
Weight
20 g
Made with
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Works between
-20 … 60 °C
Official code
14500

Questions people ask

Is ICR14500 the same as 14500?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see 14500, INR14500.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 3 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

Yes, it’s rechargeable. Only charge it in a charger or device made for it.

14500
14500Rechargeable flashlight battery
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1What it is2Safety3Other names4Facts5Buy it6Swaps