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CR1225 vs BR1216: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    In a pinchBR1216 can stand in for CR1225, 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 48% sooner. CR1225 is too thick to fit where BR1216 goes.
    CR1225+ 3V
    CR1225As 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 CR1225 goes?In a pinch
    Can I put CR1225 where BR1216 goes?No
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    What’s different

    CR1225BR1216
    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: CR1225 (about 92% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use BR1216 instead of CR1225?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but BR1216 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 48% sooner. CR1225 is too thick to fit where BR1216 goes.

Can I use CR1225 instead of BR1216?

No. They’re the same width and power, but BR1216 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 48% sooner. CR1225 is too thick to fit where BR1216 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

CR1225 (about 92% longer).

All the numbers

CR1225BR1216
Diameter12.5 mm12.5 mm
Height2.5 mm1.6 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.0V
Typical capacity48 mAh25 mAh
ChemistryLithium manganese dioxideLithium carbon monofluoride
Shelf life10 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-30 to 60 °C-30 to 85 °C
Can I use BR1216 instead of CR1225?In a pinch
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