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1212 is the same as R03

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  1. 1

    What it is

    R03

    1212 is just another name for R03. Same battery, different label, so you can buy either one.

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    Names you might see in the store

    All of these are the same battery. Any of them will work.

    R0324D24F91224G
  3. 3

    Quick facts

    Size
    A bit shorter than an AA and as thin as a pencil
    Power
    1.5 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 5 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    Toys & calculatorsRemote controlsSmall remotes
  4. 4

    Where to buy it

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See it at real size

R03 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

R03US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read 1212:

1212Energizer proprietary code for this cell
R03Physical cell: 10.5 × 44.5 mm, 1.5V carbon-zinc

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameR03
Energizer1212

Exact measurements

Width
10.5 mm (0.413 in)
Length
44.5 mm
Voltage
1.5V (empty at 0.9V)
Energy stored
540 mAh
Weight
—
Made with
Carbon-zinc
Works between
-10 … 60 °C
Official code
R03 · ANSI 24D

Questions people ask

Is 1212 the same as R03?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see R03, 24D, 24F, 912.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 5 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

No. Never try to recharge it.

R03
R03Regular battery
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