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Battery encyclopaedia

Explore battery formats, their chemistries, voltages and everyday applications. We distinguish disposable and rechargeable versions because similar sizes are not always compatible.

Battery formats · Page 1

C
Household cylindrical
Disposable + rechargeable formats

Available as disposable alkaline and rechargeable NiMH.

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D
Household cylindrical
Disposable + rechargeable formats

Available as disposable alkaline and rechargeable NiMH.

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AAA
Household cylindrical
Disposable + rechargeable formats

AAA is sold as disposable alkaline and rechargeable NiMH. Check device voltage and charging rules.

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SR44
Silver oxide button
Non-rechargeable

Silver oxide 1.55 V variant; check specific device requirements and W/SW type.

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CR2025
Lithium coin
Disposable + rechargeable formats

CR2025 is a disposable 3 V lithium coin cell. LIR2025 rechargeable versions are not drop-in equivalents.

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21700
Rechargeable lithium cylindrical
Rechargeable

Rechargeable lithium-ion format. Cell voltage, protection, discharge rating and exact dimensions vary.

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PP3 9V
Rectangular and lantern
Disposable + rechargeable formats

PP3 is the familiar rectangular snap-connector 9V battery format. Primary alkaline 6LR61, zinc-carbon 6F22, rechargeable NiMH and USB-C lithium-ion models exist. Rechargeable outputs, charger type and watt-hour ratings vary: select by the actual Wh rating, voltage behavior and verified device compatibility, not headline mAh alone.

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CR2016
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Do not stack or substitute cells without device manufacturer approval.

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CR2032
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

CR2032 is a 3 V non-rechargeable lithium manganese dioxide coin cell, nominally 20 mm diameter and 3.2 mm thick. Rechargeable LIR2032 is a different chemistry and voltage and must not be treated as interchangeable. Editorial correction 2026-11-13: previous 'both' rechargeability classification was misleading; retained distinction in summary.

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18650
Rechargeable lithium cylindrical
Rechargeable

Rechargeable lithium-ion format; actual length, terminal design and protection circuitry vary; never mix loose unmatched cells.

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LR44
Alkaline button
Non-rechargeable

Alkaline 1.5 V button cell; similar-sized silver oxide SR44 has different discharge behaviour.

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AA
Household cylindrical
Disposable + rechargeable formats

AA is a physical battery size, not a single chemistry. Common variants are 1.5 V alkaline LR6 (non-rechargeable), 1.2 V NiMH HR6 (rechargeable), and 1.5 V primary lithium FR6/L91 (non-rechargeable). Compatibility depends on the specific device: tado VA01 uses alkaline only, tado VA02/Basic permit specified Panasonic Eneloop NiMH, and Nest Protect requires Energizer Ultimate Lithium L91.

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CR2412
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR2412. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR2430
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR2430. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR2354
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR2354. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR2450
Lithium coin
Disposable + rechargeable formats

Reference entry for CR2450. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR2330
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR2330. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR1025
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR1025. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR1216
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR1216. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR1220
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR1220. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR2477
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR2477. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR1225
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR1225. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR1616
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR1616. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
CR2320
Lithium coin
Non-rechargeable

Reference entry for CR2320. Chemistry and voltage vary by variant; verify manufacturer specifications.

Research pending
The catalogue is being researched and expanded. Always check manufacturer specifications before replacing or charging a cell.