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CR3032 vs BR3032: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    UsuallyUsually, but check your deviceSame size and power, made a little differently. The BR type copes with heat better (think tyre sensors) but gives less power, so it suits low-power things.
    CR3032+ 3V
    CR3032As thick as 4 credit cards stacked
    BR3032+ 3V
    BR3032As thick as 4 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put BR3032 where CR3032 goes?Usually
    Can I put CR3032 where BR3032 goes?Usually
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    What’s different

    CR3032BR3032
    SizeAbout the size of a quarterAbout the size of a quarter Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 4 credit cards stackedAs thick as 4 credit cards stacked Same
    Power3 volts3 volts Same
    KindCoin batteryCoin battery

    Lasts longer: Same

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    Where to buy CR3032

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Questions people ask

Can I use BR3032 instead of CR3032?

Usually. Same size and power, made a little differently. The BR type copes with heat better (think tyre sensors) but gives less power, so it suits low-power things.

Can I use CR3032 instead of BR3032?

Usually. Same size and power, made a little differently. The BR type copes with heat better (think tyre sensors) but gives less power, so it suits low-power things.

Which one lasts longer?

They last about the same.

All the numbers

CR3032BR3032
Diameter30.0 mm30.0 mm
Height3.2 mm3.2 mm
Nominal voltage3.0V3.0V
Typical capacity500 mAh500 mAh
ChemistryLithium manganese dioxideLithium carbon monofluoride
Shelf life10 yrs10 yrs
Operating temp-30 to 60 °C-30 to 85 °C
Can I use BR3032 instead of CR3032?Usually
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1The short answer2Both ways3Differences4Buy it5Learn more