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Can I swap?

LIR1220 vs LIR1248: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoLIR1220 can stand in for LIR1248, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but LIR1220 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 78% sooner. LIR1248 is too thick to fit where LIR1220 goes.
    LIR1220+ 3.6V
    LIR1220As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    LIR1248+ 3.7V
    LIR1248As thick as 6 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LIR1248 where LIR1220 goes?No
    Can I put LIR1220 where LIR1248 goes?In a pinch
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    What’s different

    LIR1220LIR1248
    SizeAbout as wide as a shirt buttonAbout as wide as a shirt button Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 3 credit cards stackedAs thick as 6 credit cards stacked
    Power3.6 volts3.7 volts
    KindRechargeable coin batteryRechargeable coin battery

    Lasts longer: LIR1248 (about 350% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use LIR1248 instead of LIR1220?

No. They’re the same width and power, but LIR1220 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 78% sooner. LIR1248 is too thick to fit where LIR1220 goes.

Can I use LIR1220 instead of LIR1248?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but LIR1220 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 78% sooner. LIR1248 is too thick to fit where LIR1220 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

LIR1248 (about 350% longer).

All the numbers

LIR1220LIR1248
Diameter12.5 mm12.5 mm
Height2.0 mm4.8 mm
Nominal voltage3.6V3.7V
Typical capacity10 mAh45 mAh
ChemistryLithium-ion rechargeableLithium-ion rechargeable
Shelf life3 yrs3 yrs
Operating temp-20 to 60 °C-20 to 60 °C
Can I use LIR1248 instead of LIR1220?No
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