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LR621 vs LR626: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoLR621 can stand in for LR626, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but LR621 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about -8% sooner. LR626 is too thick to fit where LR621 goes.
    LR621+ 1.5V
    LR621As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    LR626+ 1.5V
    LR626As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LR626 where LR621 goes?No
    Can I put LR621 where LR626 goes?In a pinch
  3. 3

    What’s different

    LR621LR626
    SizeAbout as wide as a pencil eraserAbout as wide as a pencil eraser Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 3 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power1.5 volts1.5 volts Same
    KindButton batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: LR621 (about 8% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use LR626 instead of LR621?

No. They’re the same width and power, but LR621 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about -8% sooner. LR626 is too thick to fit where LR621 goes.

Can I use LR621 instead of LR626?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but LR621 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about -8% sooner. LR626 is too thick to fit where LR621 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

LR621 (about 8% longer).

All the numbers

LR621LR626
Diameter6.8 mm6.8 mm
Height2.1 mm2.6 mm
Nominal voltage1.5V1.5V
Typical capacity13 mAh12 mAh
ChemistryAlkalineAlkaline
Shelf life5 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use LR626 instead of LR621?No
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1The short answer2Both ways3Differences4Buy it5Learn more