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SR42 vs LR1120: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    In a pinchLR1120 can stand in for SR42, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but LR1120 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 59% sooner. SR42 is too thick to fit where LR1120 goes.
    SR42+ 1.55V
    SR42As thick as 5 credit cards stacked
    LR1120+ 1.5V
    LR1120As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LR1120 where SR42 goes?In a pinch
    Can I put SR42 where LR1120 goes?No
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    What’s different

    SR42LR1120
    SizeAbout as wide as a shirt buttonAbout as wide as a shirt button Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 5 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power1.55 volts1.5 volts
    KindWatch batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: SR42 (about 144% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use LR1120 instead of SR42?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but LR1120 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 59% sooner. SR42 is too thick to fit where LR1120 goes.

Can I use SR42 instead of LR1120?

No. They’re the same width and power, but LR1120 is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 59% sooner. SR42 is too thick to fit where LR1120 goes.

Which one lasts longer?

SR42 (about 144% longer).

All the numbers

SR42LR1120
Diameter11.6 mm11.6 mm
Height3.6 mm2.1 mm
Nominal voltage1.55V1.5V
Typical capacity100 mAh41 mAh
ChemistrySilver oxideAlkaline
Shelf life5 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use LR1120 instead of SR42?In a pinch
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1The short answer2Both ways3Differences4Buy it5Learn more