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Everyday AAA battery

AAA battery

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  1. 1

    What it is

    AAA

    AAA is a everyday aaa battery, shorter and thinner than an AA. It gives 1.5 volts.

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    Names you might see in the store

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

    LR03E92MN240024A
  3. 3

    Quick facts

    Size
    Shorter and thinner than an AA
    Power
    1.5 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 10 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    RemotesToysClocks
  4. 4

    Where to buy it

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See it at real size

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

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What do the letters mean?

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

AAACommon retail name for this cell
AAAPhysical cell: 10.5 × 44.5 mm, 1.5V alkaline

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameLR03
Shop nameAAA
EnergizerE92
DuracellMN2400

Exact measurements

Width
10.5 mm (0.413 in)
Length
44.5 mm
Voltage
1.5V (empty at 0.9V)
Energy stored
1200 mAh
Weight
11.5 g
Made with
Alkaline
Works between
-18 … 55 °C
Official code
LR03 · ANSI 24A

Questions people ask

Is AAA the same as LR03?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see LR03, E92, MN2400, 24A.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 10 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

No. Never try to recharge it.

AAA
AAAEveryday AAA battery
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