CR1632 battery
What replaces a CR1632
DL1632, ECR1632, BR1632, KCR1632
3 V lithium (primary), 16 × 3.2 mm (diameter × height)
The CR1632 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
- CR1632
- Nominal voltage
- 3 V
- Chemistry
- Lithium (primary)
- Size
- 16 × 3.2 mm (diameter × height)
- Typical capacity
- 130 mAh
- Rechargeable
- No — never charge it
Codes that mean the same battery
| Code | Fits? |
|---|---|
| DL1632 | Yes — same cell |
| ECR1632 | Yes — same cell |
| BR1632 | Yes — same cell |
| KCR1632 | Yes — same cell |
Codes that look close but are not
| Code | Why it is not a substitute |
|---|---|
| CR1620 | Same diameter, 1.2 mm thinner and around 60% of the capacity. It sits loose in a CR1632 holder. |
| CR2032 | Also 3.2 mm thick, but 20 mm across rather than 16. It will not enter the holder. |
The CR1632 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
- Toyota, Lexus and Subaru smart keys
- Tyre pressure sensors
- Bike computers and cadence sensors
- Some Garmin and Wahoo accessories
Common questions
- What is equivalent to a CR1632?
- DL1632, ECR1632, BR1632, KCR1632 — all the same 3 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
- Can I use a CR1620 instead of a CR1632?
- Same diameter, 1.2 mm thinner and around 60% of the capacity. It sits loose in a CR1632 holder.
- Is the CR1632 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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- CR1620 battery 3 V lithium (primary)
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Sources
- Official vendor product documentation — At One Place