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SR916SW vs LR921: can you swap them?

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    The short answer

    NoSR916SW can stand in for LR921, but not the other way roundThey’re the same width and power, but SR916SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 3% sooner. LR921 is too thick to fit where SR916SW goes.
    SR916SW+ 1.55V
    SR916SWAs thick as 2 credit cards stacked
    LR921+ 1.5V
    LR921As thick as 3 credit cards stacked
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    Both ways round

    Can I put LR921 where SR916SW goes?No
    Can I put SR916SW where LR921 goes?In a pinch
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    What’s different

    SR916SWLR921
    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: LR921 (about 3% longer)

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Questions people ask

Can I use LR921 instead of SR916SW?

No. They’re the same width and power, but SR916SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 3% sooner. LR921 is too thick to fit where SR916SW goes.

Can I use SR916SW instead of LR921?

In a pinch. They’re the same width and power, but SR916SW is thinner. It may wobble a little and runs out about 3% sooner. LR921 is too thick to fit where SR916SW goes.

Which one lasts longer?

LR921 (about 3% longer).

All the numbers

SR916SWLR921
Diameter9.5 mm9.5 mm
Height1.6 mm2.1 mm
Nominal voltage1.55V1.5V
Typical capacity29 mAh30 mAh
ChemistrySilver oxideAlkaline
Shelf life5 yrs5 yrs
Operating temp-10 to 60 °C-10 to 60 °C
Can I use LR921 instead of SR916SW?No
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