CR2016

The thinnest of the common 20 mm lithium coin cells. Often stacked in pairs to reach 6 V.

All coin cells
Voltage
3 V
Chemistry
Lithium
Size
20 × 1.6 mm
Capacity
85–100 mAh

Specifications

Specifications for the CR2016 battery
TypeCoin Cell
ChemistryLithium
Nominal voltage3 V
Diameter20 mm
Height1.6 mm
Typical capacity85–100 mAh
RechargeableNo
Also sold asDL2016, BR2016

Equivalent batteries

These codes describe the same physical cell as the CR2016.

DL2016Direct
Same cell, different code
BR2016Direct
Same cell, different code

Can I replace CR2016 with…

Cells that fit the same space but differ in chemistry or voltage.

Lithium, 20 × 2.5 mm. Different footprint — check the compartment before buying.

Lithium, 20 × 3.2 mm. Different footprint — check the compartment before buying.

Check before you swap. Batteries with similar dimensions are not always interchangeable with the CR2016. Always verify voltage, chemistry and the requirements printed in your device manual before fitting a replacement.

CR2016 questions

What batteries are equivalent to the CR2016?

The CR2016 is sold as DL2016, BR2016. All of these describe the same 20 × 1.6 mm lithium cell at 3 V.

Can I use a CR2025 instead of a CR2016?

In many low-drain devices, yes — the sizes match. Check the voltage and chemistry against your device's requirement first, because a small voltage difference can matter in calibrated equipment.

How long does a CR2016 last?

A CR2016 holds a typical 85–100 mAh. Real runtime depends entirely on how much current your device draws and whether it is used continuously.

Is the CR2016 rechargeable?

No. The CR2016 is a single-use cell and should not be recharged.