CR1616 vs CR1620
Using CR1620 in place of CR1616 — Same 16 mm diameter, but 2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Using CR1616 in place of CR1620 — Same 16 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 2 mm.
Side by side
| CR1616 | CR1620 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | lithium (Li-MnO2) | lithium (Li-MnO2) |
| Voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Diameter | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Height | 1.6 mm | 2 mm |
| Typical capacity | 50–55 mAh | 75–78 mAh |
| Also sold as | DL1616, ECR1616 | 5009LC, DL1620, ECR1620 |
CR1616 is 1.6 mm thick against 2 mm and a typical 50–55 mAh against 75–78 mAh.
The verdict, both ways round
CR1620 in place of CR1616
Similar size, check fit
Same 16 mm diameter, but 2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm.
Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
CR1616 in place of CR1620
Similar size, check fit
Same 16 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 2 mm.
Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
CR1616 and CR1620 questions
- Can I use CR1620 instead of CR1616?
- Same 16 mm diameter, but 2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Can I use CR1616 instead of CR1620?
- Same 16 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 2 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Are CR1616 and CR1620 the same size?
- No. CR1616 is 16 × 1.6 mm and CR1620 is 16 × 2 mm.
- What is the difference between CR1616 and CR1620?
- CR1616 is 1.6 mm thick against 2 mm and a typical 50–55 mAh against 75–78 mAh.