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R6 battery

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  1. 1

    What it is

    R6

    R6 is a regular battery, the same size as an AA. It gives 1.5 volts.

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  2. 2

    Names you might see in the store

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

    15D15F101515GR6P1215
  3. 3

    Quick facts

    Size
    The same size as an AA
    Power
    1.5 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 5 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    Remote controlsClocksSmall electronics
  4. 4

    Where to buy it

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See it at real size

R6 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

R6US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read R6:

RRound cylindrical form factor
6Carbon-zinc size number, not a dimension. Actual size 14.5 × 50.5 mm

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official nameR6
Energizer1215

Exact measurements

Width
14.5 mm (0.571 in)
Length
50.5 mm
Voltage
1.5V (empty at 0.9V)
Energy stored
1100 mAh
Weight
—
Made with
Carbon-zinc
Works between
-10 … 60 °C
Official code
R6 · ANSI 15D

Questions people ask

Is R6 the same as 15D?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see 15D, 15F, 1015, 15G.

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.

R6
R6Regular battery
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