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Size 5 vs LR521: 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.
    5STICKER
    Size 5As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    LR521+ 1.5V
    LR521As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LR521 where Size 5 goes?No
    Can I put Size 5 where LR521 goes?No
  3. 3

    What’s different

    Size 5LR521
    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
    Power1.45 volts1.5 volts
    KindHearing aid batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: Size 5 (about 230% longer)

  4. 4

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Questions people ask

Can I use LR521 instead of Size 5?

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 5 instead of LR521?

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 5 (about 230% longer).

All the numbers

Size 5LR521
Diameter5.8 mm5.8 mm
Height2.5 mm2.1 mm
Nominal voltage1.45V1.5V
Typical capacity33 mAh10 mAh
ChemistryZinc-airAlkaline
Shelf life3 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp0 to 50 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use LR521 instead of Size 5?No
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