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SR712SW vs LR726: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoSR712SW can stand in for LR726, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but SR712SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 63% sooner. LR726 is too thick to fit where SR712SW goes.
    SR712SW+ 1.55V
    SR712SWAs thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    LR726+ 1.5V
    LR726As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LR726 where SR712SW goes?No
    Can I put SR712SW where LR726 goes?In a pinch
  3. 3

    What’s different

    SR712SWLR726
    SizeAbout as wide as a peaAbout as wide as a pea Same
    ThicknessAs thick as 2 credit cards stackedAs thick as 3 credit cards stacked
    Power1.55 volts1.5 volts
    KindWatch batteryButton battery

    Lasts longer: LR726 (about 174% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use LR726 instead of SR712SW?

No. They’re the same width and power, but SR712SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 63% sooner. LR726 is too thick to fit where SR712SW goes.

Can I use SR712SW instead of LR726?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but SR712SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 63% sooner. LR726 is too thick to fit where SR712SW goes.

Which one lasts longer?

LR726 (about 174% longer).

All the numbers

SR712SWLR726
Diameter7.9 mm7.9 mm
Height1.3 mm2.6 mm
Nominal voltage1.55V1.5V
Typical capacity9.5 mAh26 mAh
ChemistrySilver oxideAlkaline
Shelf life5 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use LR726 instead of SR712SW?No
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