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Size 10 vs SR516SW: can you swap them?

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  1. 1

    The short answer

    NoNo, hearing aid batteries are differentThey’re the same size, but hearing aid batteries breathe air through tiny holes to work. Don’t mix them with ordinary button batteries.
    10STICKER
    Size 10As thick as 5 credit cards stacked
    SR516SW+ 1.55V
    SR516SWAs thick as 2 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put SR516SW where Size 10 goes?No
    Can I put Size 10 where SR516SW goes?No
  3. 3

    What’s different

    Size 10SR516SW
    SizeAbout as wide as a pencil eraserAbout as wide as a pencil eraser Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 5 credit cards stackedAs thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    Power1.45 volts1.55 volts
    KindHearing aid batteryWatch battery

    Lasts longer: Size 10 (about 805% longer)

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    Where to buy Size 10

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Questions people ask

Can I use SR516SW instead of Size 10?

No. They’re the same size, but hearing aid batteries breathe air through tiny holes to work. Don’t mix them with ordinary button batteries.

Can I use Size 10 instead of SR516SW?

No. They’re the same size, but hearing aid batteries breathe air through tiny holes to work. Don’t mix them with ordinary button batteries.

Which one lasts longer?

Size 10 (about 805% longer).

All the numbers

Size 10SR516SW
Diameter5.8 mm5.8 mm
Height3.6 mm1.6 mm
Nominal voltage1.45V1.55V
Typical capacity95 mAh10.5 mAh
ChemistryZinc-airSilver oxide
Shelf life3 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp0 to 50 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use SR516SW instead of Size 10?No
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