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SR43 vs MR44: 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.
    SR43+ 1.55V
    SR43As thick as 6 credit cards stacked
    MR44+ 1.4V
    MR44As thick as 7 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put MR44 where SR43 goes?No
    Can I put SR43 where MR44 goes?No
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    What’s different

    SR43MR44
    SizeAbout as wide as a shirt buttonAbout as wide as a shirt button Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 6 credit cards stackedAs thick as 7 credit cards stacked
    Power1.55 volts1.4 volts
    KindWatch batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: MR44 (about 104% longer)

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    Where to buy SR43

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Questions people ask

Can I use MR44 instead of SR43?

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 SR43 instead of MR44?

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?

MR44 (about 104% longer).

All the numbers

SR43MR44
Diameter11.6 mm11.6 mm
Height4.2 mm5.4 mm
Nominal voltage1.55V1.4V
Typical capacity120 mAh245 mAh
ChemistrySilver oxideMercury oxide
Shelf life5 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use MR44 instead of SR43?No
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