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SR516SW vs LR521: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoSR516SW can stand in for LR521, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but SR516SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about -5% sooner. LR521 is too thick to fit where SR516SW goes.
    SR516SW+ 1.55V
    SR516SWAs thick as 2 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 SR516SW goes?No
    Can I put SR516SW where LR521 goes?In a pinch
  3. 3

    What’s different

    SR516SWLR521
    SizeAbout as wide as a pencil eraserAbout as wide as a pencil eraser Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 2 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power1.55 volts1.5 volts
    KindWatch batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: SR516SW (about 5% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use LR521 instead of SR516SW?

No. They’re the same width and power, but SR516SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about -5% sooner. LR521 is too thick to fit where SR516SW goes.

Can I use SR516SW instead of LR521?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but SR516SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about -5% sooner. LR521 is too thick to fit where SR516SW goes.

Which one lasts longer?

SR516SW (about 5% longer).

All the numbers

SR516SWLR521
Diameter5.8 mm5.8 mm
Height1.6 mm2.1 mm
Nominal voltage1.55V1.5V
Typical capacity10.5 mAh10 mAh
ChemistrySilver oxideAlkaline
Shelf life5 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use LR521 instead of SR516SW?No
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