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6HR61 battery

What replaces a 6HR61
6HR61, 7HR61, NH22, 8.4V PP3 rechargeable, Ni-MH 9V
8.4 V nickel-metal hydride, 48.5 × 26.5 × 17.5 mm

The 6HR61 is a rechargeable 8.4 V nickel-metal hydride prismatic. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
6HR61
ANSI / NEDA
7.2H5
Nominal voltage
8.4 V
Chemistry
Nickel-metal hydride
Size
48.5 × 26.5 × 17.5 mm
Typical capacity
200 mAh
Rechargeable
Yes

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
6HR61 Yes — same cell
7HR61 Yes — same cell
NH22 Yes — same cell
8.4V PP3 rechargeable Yes — same cell
Ni-MH 9V Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
6LR61 alkaline 9 V The rechargeable is seven cells at 8.4 V or six at 7.2 V, and around 200 mAh against 565. Smoke alarms are certified for the alkaline or lithium 9 V and can chirp low-battery from day one on a NiMH. Fire regulations in several jurisdictions require the specified cell.

Where it turns up

  • Guitar effects pedals used regularly
  • Wireless microphone transmitters
  • Test equipment on the bench
  • Anything on a charger between sessions

Nominal voltage is 7.2 V (six cells) or 8.4 V (seven); 8.4 V is the more common modern build. Capacity 150–300 mAh depending on cell count and construction.

Common questions

What is equivalent to a 6HR61?
6HR61, 7HR61, NH22, 8.4V PP3 rechargeable, Ni-MH 9V — all the same 8.4 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a 6LR61 alkaline 9 V instead of a 6HR61?
The rechargeable is seven cells at 8.4 V or six at 7.2 V, and around 200 mAh against 565. Smoke alarms are certified for the alkaline or lithium 9 V and can chirp low-battery from day one on a NiMH. Fire regulations in several jurisdictions require the specified cell.
Is the 6HR61 rechargeable?
Yes. Use a charger made for its chemistry and never substitute a primary cell of the same size.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked