CR3032 Battery Equivalent
CR3032 is sold under that code alone in this chart; BR3032 is the same size in the other lithium chemistry.
- Chemistry
- lithium (Li-MnO2)
- Voltage
- 3 V
- Size (Ø × H)
- 30 × 3.2 mm
- Typical capacity
- 500–560 mAh
CR3032 equivalents
Upgrade or downgrade
Same size, different chemistry. Read the verdict before you buy.
| Cell | Chemistry | Voltage | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR3032 | — | — | Same size, other lithium chemistry Usually works in low-drain devices like memory backup, scales and remotes. BR cells cope better with heat but give less pulse current, so CR is the safer pick for key fobs and LED devices. |
Do not use
These are the same size or a similar code, and they are not equivalents.
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LIR3032
Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
About the CR3032 cell
Continuous discharge current taken from Panasonic Catalog. Applications include remote keyless entry, Card remote controls, memory backup, security price tags, smart transmitter tags and others.
CR3032 questions
- Can I use BR3032 instead of CR3032?
- Usually works in low-drain devices like memory backup, scales and remotes. BR cells cope better with heat but give less pulse current, so CR is the safer pick for key fobs and LED devices.
- Can I use LIR3032 instead of CR3032?
- No. Rechargeable Li-ion: 3.6-4.2 V and far less capacity; only for devices built for it.
- What voltage is CR3032?
- CR3032 is a 3 V lithium cell with a typical capacity of 500–560 mAh.
- What size is CR3032?
- 30 mm across and 3.2 mm thick.