CR1216 battery
What replaces a CR1216
DL1216, ECR1216, BR1216, KCR1216
3 V lithium (primary), 12.5 × 1.6 mm (diameter × height)
The CR1216 is a single-use 3 V lithium (primary) coin cell. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.
Specification
- IEC designation
- CR1216
- Nominal voltage
- 3 V
- Chemistry
- Lithium (primary)
- Size
- 12.5 × 1.6 mm (diameter × height)
- Typical capacity
- 25 mAh
- Rechargeable
- No — never charge it
Codes that mean the same battery
| Code | Fits? |
|---|---|
| DL1216 | Yes — same cell |
| ECR1216 | Yes — same cell |
| BR1216 | Yes — same cell |
| KCR1216 | Yes — same cell |
Codes that look close but are not
| Code | Why it is not a substitute |
|---|---|
| CR1220 | Same diameter, 0.4 mm thicker and half again the capacity. It will not fit the thinnest holders. |
The CR1216 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
- Slim digital watches
- Electronic diaries and pocket translators
- Small medical thermometers
- Card-format remote controls
Rated at 25–30 mAh depending on brand, measured to a 2.0 V cut-off.
Common questions
- What is equivalent to a CR1216?
- DL1216, ECR1216, BR1216, KCR1216 — all the same 3 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
- Can I use a CR1220 instead of a CR1216?
- Same diameter, 0.4 mm thicker and half again the capacity. It will not fit the thinnest holders.
- Is the CR1216 rechargeable?
- No. It is a primary cell — charging one risks rupture or fire. Rechargeable look-alikes exist in the same size under different codes.
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Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place