CR2032 vs CR2016
Using CR2016 in place of CR2032 — Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm. Using CR2032 in place of CR2016 — Same 20 mm diameter, but 3.2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm.
Side by side
| CR2032 | CR2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | lithium (Li-MnO2) | lithium (Li-MnO2) |
| Voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Diameter | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Height | 3.2 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Typical capacity | 225 mAh | 90 mAh |
| Also sold as | 5004LC, DL2032, ECR2032 | 5000LC, DL2016, ECR2016 |
CR2032 is 3.2 mm thick against 1.6 mm and a typical 225 mAh against 90 mAh.
The verdict, both ways round
CR2016 in place of CR2032
Similar size, check fit
Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm.
Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
CR2032 in place of CR2016
Similar size, check fit
Same 20 mm diameter, but 3.2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm.
Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
CR2032 and CR2016 questions
- Can I use CR2016 instead of CR2032?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 1.6 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Can I use CR2032 instead of CR2016?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 3.2 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Are CR2032 and CR2016 the same size?
- No. CR2032 is 20 × 3.2 mm and CR2016 is 20 × 1.6 mm.
- What is the difference between CR2032 and CR2016?
- CR2032 is 3.2 mm thick against 1.6 mm and a typical 225 mAh against 90 mAh.