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Rechargeable flashlight battery

RCR123A is the same as 16340

1What it is2Safety3Other names4Facts5Buy it
  1. 1

    What it is

    16340

    RCR123A is just another name for 16340. Same battery, different label, so you can buy either one.

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  2. 2

    Safety first

    This one is rechargeable

    It gives more power than a normal battery. Only use it in things made for it.

  3. 3

    Names you might see in the store

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

    16340
  4. 4

    Quick facts

    Size
    Short and chunky, about 3.4 cm long
    Power
    3.6 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 3 years
    Rechargeable?
    Yes
    Found in things like
    Flashlights built for 3.7V cells
  5. 5

    Where to buy it

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See it at real size

16340 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

16340US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read RCR123A:

RCR123AGeneric retail for this cell
16340Physical cell: 16.3 × 34.0 mm, 3.6V li-ion rechargeable

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official name16340

Exact measurements

Width
16.3 mm (0.642 in)
Length
34.0 mm
Voltage
3.6V (empty at 2.5V)
Energy stored
700 mAh
Weight
—
Made with
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Works between
-20 … 60 °C
Official code
16340

Questions people ask

Is RCR123A the same as 16340?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see 16340.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 3 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

Yes, it’s rechargeable. Only charge it in a charger or device made for it.

16340
16340Rechargeable flashlight battery
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