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BR1632 vs CR1612: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    In a pinchCR1612 can stand in for BR1632, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but CR1612 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 67% sooner. BR1632 is too thick to fit where CR1612 goes.
    BR1632+ 3V
    BR1632As thick as 4 credit cards stacked
    CR1612+ 3V
    CR1612As thick as 2 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put CR1612 where BR1632 goes?In a pinch
    Can I put BR1632 where CR1612 goes?No
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    What’s different

    BR1632CR1612
    SizeA little smaller than a dimeA little smaller than a dime Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 4 credit cards stackedAs thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    Power3 volts3 volts Same
    KindCoin batteryCoin battery

    Lasts longer: BR1632 (about 200% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use CR1612 instead of BR1632?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but CR1612 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 67% sooner. BR1632 is too thick to fit where CR1612 goes.

Can I use BR1632 instead of CR1612?

No. They’re the same width and power, but CR1612 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 67% sooner. BR1632 is too thick to fit where CR1612 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

BR1632 (about 200% longer).

All the numbers

BR1632CR1612
Diameter16.0 mm16.0 mm
Height3.2 mm1.2 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.0V
Typical capacity120 mAh40 mAh
ChemistryLithium carbon monofluorideLithium manganese dioxide
Shelf life10 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-30 to 85 °C-30 to 60 °C
Can I use CR1612 instead of BR1632?In a pinch
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