LR41 vs SR41
Using SR41 in place of LR41 — Upgrade: steadier voltage, longer life. Using LR41 in place of SR41 — Works, but runs out sooner. Avoid in watches and medical devices.
Side by side
| LR41 | SR41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | alkaline | silver oxide |
| Voltage | 1.5 V | 1.55 V |
| Diameter | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Height | 3.6 mm | 3.6 mm |
| Typical capacity | 25–32 mAh | 45 mAh |
| Also sold as | 192, AG3, LR736 | SG3, 384, 392, SR736 |
LR41 is alkaline against silver oxide, 1.5 V against 1.55 V and a typical 25–32 mAh against 45 mAh.
The verdict, both ways round
SR41 in place of LR41
Upgrade
Upgrade: steadier voltage, longer life.
LR41 in place of SR41
Downgrade
Works, but runs out sooner. Avoid in watches and medical devices.
LR41 and SR41 questions
- Can I use SR41 instead of LR41?
- Upgrade: steadier voltage, longer life.
- Can I use LR41 instead of SR41?
- Works, but runs out sooner. Avoid in watches and medical devices.
- Are LR41 and SR41 the same size?
- Yes, both are 7.9 × 3.6 mm.
- What is the difference between LR41 and SR41?
- LR41 is alkaline against silver oxide, 1.5 V against 1.55 V and a typical 25–32 mAh against 45 mAh.