CR1620 battery
What replaces a CR1620
DL1620, ECR1620, BR1620, KCR1620, 5009LC
3 V lithium (primary), 16 × 2 mm (diameter × height)
The CR1620 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
- CR1620
- ANSI / NEDA
- 5009LC
- Nominal voltage
- 3 V
- Chemistry
- Lithium (primary)
- Size
- 16 × 2 mm (diameter × height)
- Typical capacity
- 81 mAh
- Rechargeable
- No — never charge it
Codes that mean the same battery
| Code | Fits? |
|---|---|
| DL1620 | Yes — same cell |
| ECR1620 | Yes — same cell |
| BR1620 | Yes — same cell |
| KCR1620 | Yes — same cell |
| 5009LC | Yes — same cell |
Codes that look close but are not
| Code | Why it is not a substitute |
|---|---|
| CR1632 | Same 16 mm diameter, 3.2 mm tall. Nearly twice the capacity and too thick for a CR1620 slot. |
| CR2016 | The digits are easy to transpose. CR2016 is 20 mm across and 1.6 mm thick — a different cell entirely. |
The CR1620 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
- Car key fobs, notably Nissan, Mazda and Subaru
- Tyre pressure monitoring sensors
- Heart rate monitor chest straps
- Small digital calipers
Common questions
- What is equivalent to a CR1620?
- DL1620, ECR1620, BR1620, KCR1620, 5009LC — all the same 3 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
- Can I use a CR1632 instead of a CR1620?
- Same 16 mm diameter, 3.2 mm tall. Nearly twice the capacity and too thick for a CR1620 slot.
- Is the CR1620 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
- CR2032 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR2025 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR2016 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR2450 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR1220 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR1632 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR2430 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR2477 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR1616 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- CR1225 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
- LIR2032 battery 3.6 V lithium-ion (rechargeable)
- BR2032 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
Sources
- Official vendor product documentation — At One Place