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BR1225A vs CR1212: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    In a pinchCR1212 can stand in for BR1225A, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but CR1212 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 63% sooner. BR1225A is too thick to fit where CR1212 goes.
    BR1225A+ 3V
    BR1225AAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    CR1212+ 3V
    CR1212As thick as 2 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put CR1212 where BR1225A goes?In a pinch
    Can I put BR1225A where CR1212 goes?No
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    What’s different

    BR1225ACR1212
    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: BR1225A (about 167% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use CR1212 instead of BR1225A?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but CR1212 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 63% sooner. BR1225A is too thick to fit where CR1212 goes.

Can I use BR1225A instead of CR1212?

No. They’re the same width and power, but CR1212 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 63% sooner. BR1225A is too thick to fit where CR1212 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

BR1225A (about 167% longer).

All the numbers

BR1225ACR1212
Diameter12.5 mm12.5 mm
Height2.5 mm1.2 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.0V
Typical capacity48 mAh18 mAh
ChemistryLithium carbon monofluorideLithium manganese dioxide
Shelf life10 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-40 to 125 °C-30 to 60 °C
Can I use CR1212 instead of BR1225A?In a pinch
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