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2CR5 battery

What replaces a 2CR5
245, DL245, EL2CR5, 5032LC, KL2CR5, RL2CR5
6 V lithium (primary), 45 × 17 × 34 mm

The 2CR5 is a single-use 6 V lithium (primary) prismatic. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
2CR5
ANSI / NEDA
5032LC
Nominal voltage
6 V
Chemistry
Lithium (primary)
Size
45 × 17 × 34 mm
Typical capacity
1500 mAh
Rechargeable
No — never charge it

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
245 Yes — same cell
DL245 Yes — same cell
EL2CR5 Yes — same cell
5032LC Yes — same cell
KL2CR5 Yes — same cell
RL2CR5 Yes — same cell
2CR5M Yes — same cell
EL2CR5BP Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
CR-P2 The other 6 V photo lithium. Different shape, different terminals; neither fits the other's compartment.

The 2CR5 is a primary cell and must never be put in a charger. Charging a sealed primary battery builds gas pressure inside a can with no vent designed for it, which is how they rupture or catch fire. Rechargeable look-alikes exist for several sizes and carry different codes — check the code, not the shape.

Where it turns up

  • Canon EOS and Nikon film SLR bodies
  • Automatic taps and sensor urinals
  • Some industrial data loggers
  • Older camera motor drives

Common questions

What is equivalent to a 2CR5?
245, DL245, EL2CR5, 5032LC, KL2CR5, RL2CR5, 2CR5M, EL2CR5BP — all the same 6 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a CR-P2 instead of a 2CR5?
The other 6 V photo lithium. Different shape, different terminals; neither fits the other's compartment.
Is the 2CR5 rechargeable?
No. It is a primary cell — charging one risks rupture or fire. Rechargeable look-alikes exist in the same size under different codes.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Official vendor product documentation — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked