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LR516 Battery Equivalent

LR516 is the same cell as LR62, so any of those codes will fit; SR516SW is the same size in silver oxide and holds a steadier voltage for longer.

Chemistry
alkaline
Voltage
1.5 V
Size (Ø × H)
5.8 × 1.6 mm
Typical capacity
11 mAh

IEC designation LR516.

LR516 drawn to scale: 5.8 mm across and 1.6 mm thick, beside a US quarter at 24.26 mm across. US quarter Ø 5.8 mm 1.6 mm thick
LR516 at actual relative size: 5.8 mm across, 1.6 mm thick. The dashed circle is a US quarter, 24.26 mm across (US Mint coin specifications).

LR516 equivalents

Direct replacements

The same cell under another code. Any of these fits, whatever the brand.

  • LR62

Upgrade or downgrade

Same size, different chemistry. Read the verdict before you buy.

Cell Chemistry Voltage Verdict
SR516SW silver oxide 1.55 V Upgrade Upgrade: steadier voltage, longer life.

Similar size, check the fit

Same diameter, different thickness. These are not drop-in replacements.

Cell Size Verdict
LR521 5.8 × 2.1 mm Same 5.8 mm diameter, but 2.1 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
LR527 5.8 × 2.7 mm Same 5.8 mm diameter, but 2.7 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.

About the LR516 cell

Alkaline version of the same size; voltage sags as it drains.

LR516 questions

Is LR62 the same as LR516?
Yes. LR62 is another code for the same cell: alkaline, 1.5 V, 5.8 × 1.6 mm.
Can I use SR516SW instead of LR516?
Upgrade: steadier voltage, longer life.
Will LR521 work in place of LR516?
Same 5.8 mm diameter, but 2.1 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
Will LR527 work in place of LR516?
Same 5.8 mm diameter, but 2.7 mm tall instead of 1.6 mm. Only if the holder fits; thinner cells can lose contact.
What voltage is LR516?
LR516 is a 1.5 V alkaline cell with a typical capacity of 11 mAh.
What size is LR516?
5.8 mm across and 1.6 mm thick.

Related

Other cells 5.8 mm across

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