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Small “N” size battery

N battery

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  1. 1

    What it is

    N

    N is a small “n” size battery, short and skinny, about 3 cm long. 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.

    LR1E90MN9100910A
  3. 3

    Quick facts

    Size
    Short and skinny, about 3 cm long
    Power
    1.5 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 5 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    Bike lightsLaser levels
  4. 4

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer N 1.5V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawerN 1.5V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell MN9100, the same batteryDuracell MN9100 / N 1.5V Battery
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See it at real size

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

NUS quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

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

NCommon retail name for this cell
NPhysical cell: 12.0 × 30.2 mm, 1.5V alkaline

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameLR1
Shop nameN
EnergizerE90
DuracellMN9100

Exact measurements

Width
12.0 mm (0.472 in)
Length
30.2 mm
Voltage
1.5V (empty at 0.9V)
Energy stored
1000 mAh
Weight
9 g
Made with
Alkaline
Works between
-18 … 55 °C
Official code
LR1

Questions people ask

Is N the same as LR1?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see LR1, E90, MN9100, 910A.

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.

N
NSmall “N” size battery
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