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CR2012 vs BR2020: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoCR2012 can stand in for BR2020, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but CR2012 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 42% sooner. BR2020 is too thick to fit where CR2012 goes.
    CR2012+ 3V
    CR2012As thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    BR2020+ 3V
    BR2020As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put BR2020 where CR2012 goes?No
    Can I put CR2012 where BR2020 goes?In a pinch
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    What’s different

    CR2012BR2020
    SizeAbout the size of a nickelAbout the size of a nickel Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 2 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power3 volts3 volts Same
    KindCoin batteryCoin battery

    Lasts longer: BR2020 (about 72% longer)

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    Where to buy CR2012

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Questions people ask

Can I use BR2020 instead of CR2012?

No. They’re the same width and power, but CR2012 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 42% sooner. BR2020 is too thick to fit where CR2012 goes.

Can I use CR2012 instead of BR2020?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but CR2012 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 42% sooner. BR2020 is too thick to fit where CR2012 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

BR2020 (about 72% longer).

All the numbers

CR2012BR2020
Diameter20.0 mm20.0 mm
Height1.2 mm2.0 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.0V
Typical capacity58 mAh100 mAh
ChemistryLithium manganese dioxideLithium carbon monofluoride
Shelf life10 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-30 to 60 °C-30 to 85 °C
Can I use BR2020 instead of CR2012?No
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1The short answer2Both ways3Differences4Buy it5Learn more