9V dimensions by manufacturer: maximum is not approximate
These are manufacturer-published alkaline 9V examples, not our measurements. Dimensions below use width × depth × overall height in millimetres; the source pages use different axis orders. Preserve the complete model and the source’s dimension convention.
| Manufacturer / product | W × D × H (mm) | What the source actually specifies | Contact evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energizer 522 · 9.0 V alkaline | 26.50 × 17.50 × 48.50 maximum | Drawing ranges: width 24.50–26.50; depth 15.50–17.50; overall height 46.50–48.50. Body-only maximum 46.40 excludes the projecting terminals. | Miniature snap; use the drawing for contact geometry. |
| Panasonic EVOLTA 6LR61EJ/1S · body 6LR61Y(EJ) · 9 V alkaline | Approximately 26.5 × 17.5 × 48.5 | The Japanese specification uses approximately (約), not an explicit minimum/maximum tolerance. | No terminal drawing on this cited specification page. |
| FDK 6LR61 · 9 V alkaline | 26.5 × 17.5 × 48.5 maximum | The table labels these maximum sizes (最大値). Lower limits are not supplied there. | No contact dimensions in that size table. |
Equal listed numbers do not establish the same tolerance, connector clearance or approved substitution. This table covers primary alkaline examples only. Continue to the separate rechargeable 6HR61 profile or size finder; the device’s required chemistry and polarity still control the decision.
Check the body, snap terminals and compartment separately
The Energizer 522 drawing (Form 522GL1019) identifies a 9.0 V alkaline product with miniature snap terminals. Use its dimensioned drawing for that product; a matching outer envelope alone does not establish connector fit, chemistry approval or clearance for leads.
- Record the full manufacturer, model and printed chemistry of the old and proposed batteries.
- Compare width, depth and overall height with the manufacturer drawing and the available compartment, including the connector and cable space.
- Check polarity and the equipment manual. Do not force the connector or treat a rechargeable lookalike as an approved replacement.
The dimensions above come from the manufacturer drawing cited here. Review the separate 6HR61 rechargeable profile before considering a different chemistry.
9V specifications
Typical applications
- Household electronics
- lights
- remotes
- portable devices
Replacement decision
Resolve the original marking to this profile, then confirm nominal voltage, chemistry, dimensions, polarity and any drain or terminal suffix. Capacity alone does not establish interchangeability.
Exact equivalents and aliases
The catalog 9V profile is a 9 V alkaline rectangular battery. The printed 6LR61, PP3, MN1604 and 1604A markings resolve to that same profile; the 6HR61 profile uses the VIDEX 6HR61/300/1DB/8.4V manufacturer example, rated 8.4 V NiMH. Its nominal envelope matches the listed format; actual fit and device approval remain separate.
6LR61, PP3, MN1604 and 1604A are reviewed aliases of the canonical 9V profile. They are different markings for the same catalog row, not four extra battery sizes.
| Marking | Catalog profile | Voltage | Chemistry | Dimensions | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9V / 6LR61 / PP3 / MN1604 / 1604A | 9V · Alkaline | 9 V | Alkaline manganese dioxide | 26.5 × 17.5 × 48.5 mm | Exact alias / canonical profile Resolves to 9V; verify polarity and the device marking.
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| 6HR61 | 6HR61 · NiMH | 8.4 V (VIDEX example) | Nickel-metal hydride | 26.5 × 17.5 × 48.5 mm | Same size · different voltage Use the exact voltage and battery system specified by the device manufacturer.
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Conditional substitutes
6HR61 is not a direct replacement for the 9 V alkaline profile. The cited VIDEX example is rated 8.4 V NiMH; that rating does not cover every 6HR61 or 9V NiMH pack. Verify the exact manufacturer, rating, device instructions and approved charger; matching nominal dimensions grants no fit or substitution approval.
Physical fit is not electrical compatibility
A rectangular case can fit the compartment while the voltage and charging requirements remain wrong. Check the snap-terminal arrangement and the device manual before installing any battery that is not an exact alias.
How to verify before replacing 9V
- Read the full marking, including 6LR61, PP3, MN1604 or 1604A.
- Confirm the device calls for a 9 V primary battery, not a rechargeable pack.
- Match the listed dimensions and terminal arrangement; physical entry alone is not an electrical approval.
Continue with: Compare the household AAA profile Read about rechargeable lookalikes Measure the battery envelope
Same-size batteries to review carefully
These profiles share the nominal physical envelope. They are not automatically equivalent.
Reviewed comparisons
Technical sources
- International Electrotechnical Commission — IEC 60086-1:2026 — Primary batteries, general requirements
Primary-battery nomenclature, form, fit, function, terminal and electrochemical-system framework.
- Energizer — Battery Replacement Guide
Cross-reference codes and manufacturer guidance to replace the same size and type together.
- Duracell — Battery Cross Reference Chart
Independent manufacturer cross-reference families and corresponding product numbers.
- Duracell — Battery chemistry technical bulletins
Alkaline, lithium-manganese-dioxide, zinc-air and silver-oxide chemistry behavior.
