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Size 13 vs LR721: 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.
    13STICKER
    Size 13As thick as 7 credit cards stacked
    LR721+ 1.5V
    LR721As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LR721 where Size 13 goes?No
    Can I put Size 13 where LR721 goes?No
  3. 3

    What’s different

    Size 13LR721
    SizeAbout as wide as a peaAbout as wide as a pea Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 7 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power1.45 volts1.5 volts
    KindHearing aid batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: Size 13 (about 1567% longer)

  4. 4

    Where to buy Size 13

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Questions people ask

Can I use LR721 instead of Size 13?

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 13 instead of LR721?

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 13 (about 1567% longer).

All the numbers

Size 13LR721
Diameter7.9 mm7.9 mm
Height5.4 mm2.1 mm
Nominal voltage1.45V1.5V
Typical capacity300 mAh18 mAh
ChemistryZinc-airAlkaline
Shelf life3 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp0 to 50 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use LR721 instead of Size 13?No
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