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CR2012 vs LIR2016: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, don’t swap theseThey give different amounts of power (3 volts vs 3.6 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.
    CR2012+ 3V
    CR2012As thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    LIR2016+ 3.6V
    LIR2016As thick as 2 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LIR2016 where CR2012 goes?No
    Can I put CR2012 where LIR2016 goes?No
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    What’s different

    CR2012LIR2016
    SizeAbout the size of a nickelAbout the size of a nickel Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 2 credit cards stackedAs thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    Power3 volts3.6 volts
    KindCoin batteryRechargeable coin battery

    Lasts longer: CR2012 (about 190% longer)

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    Where to buy CR2012

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Questions people ask

Can I use LIR2016 instead of CR2012?

No. They give different amounts of power (3 volts vs 3.6 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Can I use CR2012 instead of LIR2016?

No. They give different amounts of power (3 volts vs 3.6 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Which one lasts longer?

CR2012 (about 190% longer).

All the numbers

CR2012LIR2016
Diameter20.0 mm20.0 mm
Height1.2 mm1.6 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.6V
Typical capacity58 mAh20 mAh
ChemistryLithium manganese dioxideLithium-ion rechargeable
Shelf life10 yrs3 yrs
Operating temp-30 to 60 °C-20 to 60 °C
Can I use LIR2016 instead of CR2012?No
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1The short answer2Both ways3Differences4Buy it5Learn more