CR1216 Battery: What Battery Can Replace CR1216? [FAQ]
The CR1216 battery is a non-rechargeable coin cell battery. This post will cover CR1216 Battery's more detailed information.
CR1216 Overview
The CR1216 battery is a non-rechargeable coin cell battery commonly used in small appliances and gadgets such as watches, calculators, remote controls, credit-card-sized devices, and similar devices.
CR1216 Equivalent
The CR1216 battery can be replaced by a BR1216 battery (non-rechargeable lithium carbon monofluoride battery), which has a slightly lower but more consistent voltage (2.8 vs. 3.0 volts average) and lower discharge current during use. As a result, the BR1216 battery should not be used with timepieces that have alarms, LED lights, or other comparable functionalities.
With the evolution of technology in recent years, BR1216 batteries have become scarce in comparison to CR1216. The main benefits of BR1216 batteries are their extremely low self-discharge rate (1% per year) and wide operating temperature range.
However, as technology advances, CR1216 batteries may have a self-discharge rate of less than 1% per year and a temperature range of at least -20°C (-4°F) to 70°C (158°F).
Additionally, the CR1216 battery is capable of delivering a higher current than the BR1216 battery when needed.
CR1216 Characteristics

CR1216 Internal Resistance Characteristics

CR1216 Typical Discharge Characteristics
CR1216 Package

CR1216 Package
CR1216 battery is a non-rechargeable manganese lithium battery featuring physical dimensions of (D x H) 12.5 x 1.6 mm and a nominal voltage of 3.0 volts, a typical capacity of ~25 mAh, and a typical drain current of 0.1 mA. The picture shows the CR1216 Battery package seen above.
CR1216 Conclusion
CR1216 lithium button batteries are lightweight, have a high density, have a long shelf life, and have a high cell voltage. CR1216 cells are niche-sized, making them ideal for particular timepieces, calculators, and small electronic toys.
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What are 1216 batteries used for?
Duracell Lithium Coin and Button batteries are great for devices like glucometers, calculators, car remotes and many other speciality devices.
Is a 1216 battery the same as a 1220?
In conclusion, the fundamental difference between CR1216, CR1220, and CR1225 batteries is their size, and hence their features and performances: - BR1216/CR1216 batteries have 12.5 x 1.6 mm physical dimensions, the smallest capacity (25 mAh), and drain currents that are quite close to BR1220/CR1220 batteries.
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