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CR1616 battery replacement and equivalents

CR1616 is a 3 V lithium manganese dioxide coin battery measuring 16 × 1.6 mm. Match the complete specification before treating another marking as a replacement.

DL1616ECR1616
Nominal voltage
3 V
Dimensions
16 × 1.6 mm
Chemistry
Lithium manganese dioxide

CR1616 specifications

Canonical codeCR1616
Formcoin
RechargeableNo
Drain markingNot specified

Typical applications

  • Watches
  • remotes
  • sensors
  • memory backup

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.

Reviewed comparisons

CR1616 vs CR1620Same diameter · different heightCR1616 vs CR1612Same diameter · different heightCR1616 vs CR1632Same diameter · different height

Technical sources

  1. International Electrotechnical Commission — IEC 60086-1:2026 — Primary batteries, general requirements

    Primary-battery nomenclature, form, fit, function, terminal and electrochemical-system framework.

  2. International Electrotechnical Commission — IEC 60086-2-2:2026 — Physical and electrical specifications of lithium batteries

    Standardized primary-lithium dimensions and electrical specification context.

  3. Energizer — Lithium Coin Handbook and Application Manual

    Lithium/manganese-dioxide coin chemistry, voltage, capacity, drain and application behavior.

  4. Energizer — Battery Replacement Guide

    Cross-reference codes and manufacturer guidance to replace the same size and type together.