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LR1 battery

What replaces a LR1
LR1, 910A, E90, MN9100, LR01, AM5
1.5 V alkaline, 12 × 30.2 mm (diameter × height)

The LR1 is a single-use 1.5 V alkaline cylindrical. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
LR1
ANSI / NEDA
910A
Nominal voltage
1.5 V
Chemistry
Alkaline
Size
12 × 30.2 mm (diameter × height)
Typical capacity
850 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?
LR1 Yes — same cell
910A Yes — same cell
E90 Yes — same cell
MN9100 Yes — same cell
LR01 Yes — same cell
AM5 Yes — same cell
UM-5 Yes — same cell
Lady Yes — same cell
R1 (zinc-carbon size) Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
AAAA Narrower and longer at 8.3 × 42.5 mm. Both are odd sizes and both turn up in styluses and remotes, which is how the mix-up happens.
A23 A similar-looking 10.3 × 28.5 mm cylinder, but 12 V. Fitting one where an N belongs applies eight times the voltage.

The LR1 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

  • Bluetooth and glucose meter accessories
  • Some door chimes and garage remotes
  • Medical penlights
  • Older camera bodies and flash units

Common questions

What is equivalent to a LR1?
LR1, 910A, E90, MN9100, LR01, AM5, UM-5, Lady, R1 (zinc-carbon size) — all the same 1.5 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a AAAA instead of a LR1?
Narrower and longer at 8.3 × 42.5 mm. Both are odd sizes and both turn up in styluses and remotes, which is how the mix-up happens.
Is the LR1 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