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SR42 vs MR42: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoNo, don’t swap theseThey give different amounts of power (1.55 volts vs 1.4 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.
    SR42+ 1.55V
    SR42As thick as 5 credit cards stacked
    MR42+ 1.4V
    MR42As thick as 5 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put MR42 where SR42 goes?No
    Can I put SR42 where MR42 goes?No
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    What’s different

    SR42MR42
    SizeAbout as wide as a shirt buttonAbout as wide as a shirt button Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 5 credit cards stackedAs thick as 5 credit cards stacked Same
    Power1.55 volts1.4 volts
    KindWatch batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: SR42 (about 25% longer)

  4. 4

    Where to buy SR42

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Questions people ask

Can I use MR42 instead of SR42?

No. They give different amounts of power (1.55 volts vs 1.4 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Can I use SR42 instead of MR42?

No. They give different amounts of power (1.55 volts vs 1.4 volts). The wrong one can damage your device or simply won’t work.

Which one lasts longer?

SR42 (about 25% longer).

All the numbers

SR42MR42
Diameter11.6 mm11.6 mm
Height3.6 mm3.6 mm
Nominal voltage1.55V1.4V
Typical capacity100 mAh80 mAh
ChemistrySilver oxideMercury oxide
Shelf life5 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use MR42 instead of SR42?No
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