CR2032 vs CR2025
Using CR2025 in place of CR2032 — Same 20 mm diameter, but 2.5 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm. Using CR2032 in place of CR2025 — Same 20 mm diameter, but 3.2 mm tall instead of 2.5 mm.
Side by side
| CR2032 | CR2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | lithium (Li-MnO2) | lithium (Li-MnO2) |
| Voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Diameter | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Height | 3.2 mm | 2.5 mm |
| Typical capacity | 225 mAh | 160–165 mAh |
| Also sold as | 5004LC, DL2032, ECR2032 | 5003LC, DL2025, ECR2025 |
CR2032 is 3.2 mm thick against 2.5 mm and a typical 225 mAh against 160–165 mAh.
The verdict, both ways round
CR2025 in place of CR2032
Similar size, check fit
Same 20 mm diameter, but 2.5 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm.
Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
CR2032 in place of CR2025
Similar size, check fit
Same 20 mm diameter, but 3.2 mm tall instead of 2.5 mm.
Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
CR2032 and CR2025 questions
- Can I use CR2025 instead of CR2032?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 2.5 mm tall instead of 3.2 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Can I use CR2032 instead of CR2025?
- Same 20 mm diameter, but 3.2 mm tall instead of 2.5 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
- Are CR2032 and CR2025 the same size?
- No. CR2032 is 20 × 3.2 mm and CR2025 is 20 × 2.5 mm.
- What is the difference between CR2032 and CR2025?
- CR2032 is 3.2 mm thick against 2.5 mm and a typical 225 mAh against 160–165 mAh.