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BR1220 vs BR1216: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    In a pinchBR1216 can stand in for BR1220, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but BR1216 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 29% sooner. BR1220 is too thick to fit where BR1216 goes.
    BR1220+ 3V
    BR1220As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    BR1216+ 3V
    BR1216As thick as 2 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put BR1216 where BR1220 goes?In a pinch
    Can I put BR1220 where BR1216 goes?No
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    What’s different

    BR1220BR1216
    SizeAbout as wide as a shirt buttonAbout as wide as a shirt button Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 3 credit cards stackedAs thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    Power3 volts3 volts Same
    KindCoin batteryCoin battery

    Lasts longer: BR1220 (about 40% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use BR1216 instead of BR1220?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but BR1216 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 29% sooner. BR1220 is too thick to fit where BR1216 goes.

Can I use BR1220 instead of BR1216?

No. They’re the same width and power, but BR1216 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 29% sooner. BR1220 is too thick to fit where BR1216 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

BR1220 (about 40% longer).

All the numbers

BR1220BR1216
Diameter12.5 mm12.5 mm
Height2.0 mm1.6 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.0V
Typical capacity35 mAh25 mAh
ChemistryLithium carbon monofluorideLithium carbon monofluoride
Shelf life10 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-30 to 85 °C-30 to 85 °C
Can I use BR1216 instead of BR1220?In a pinch
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