CR1225 Battery, CR1225 Battery Equivalent, 3V Lithium Batteries FAQ]
CR1225 batteries are very popular lithium 3.0V button/coin cell batteries. This article is going to explain cr1225 features, cr1225 batteries equivalents, cr1225 applications, and other details about cr1225 batteries.

Moteino CR1225 coin cell test
What is CR1225 battery?
CR1225 batteries are very popular lithium 3.0V button/coin cell batteries, commonly used in thermometers, dog collars, key-less remotes, PDAs, medical scales, heart rate monitors, remote controls, motherboards, and other electronic equipment.

CR1225 Specifications
Classification: "Lithium Coin"
Chemical System: Lithium / Manganese Dioxide (Li/MnO2)
Designation: ANSI-5020LC, IEC-CR1225
Nominal Voltage: 3.0 Volts
Typical Capacity: 50 mAh (to 2.0 volts) (Rated at 45K ohms at 21°C)
Typical Weight: 0.9 grams (0.02 oz.)
Typical Volume: 0.3 cubic centimeters (0.02 cubic inch)
Max Rev Charge: 1 microampere
Energy Density: 161 milliwatt hr/g, 518 milliwatt hr/cc
CR1225 Benefits
High voltage (3V)
Very low self-discharge
A full lineup for use in a wide variety of applications
No mercury added
High leak protection
Useful in a wide range of temperatures
The very high weight-to-power ratio
CR1225 Applications
Thermometers
Dog Collars
Key-Less Remotes
Medical Scales
Heart Rate Monitors
Remote Controls
Motherboards
Electronic Equipment
CR1225 Battery Equivalent
CR1220, BR1225, CR2032
CR1220 Batteries VS CR1225 Batteries
The CR1220 and CR1225 batteries are quite similar.
The size difference is the most significant:
CR1220 batteries have 12.5 x 2.0 mm physical dimensions, a smaller capacity (35-40 mAh), and lower drain currents.
CR1225 batteries have 12.5 x 2.5 physical dimensions, a higher capacity (50 mAh), and somewhat higher discharge currents.
In summary, although CR1225 batteries can be used in CR1220 battery compartments, do not replace your CR1225 battery with a CR1220 battery owing to contact concerns (0.5 mm may not seem like a significant gap, but...) and poor performance.
CR1225 Dimensions

CR1225 Dimensions
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What battery can replace CR1225?
Energizer CR2032 is a safe replacement for CR1225 batteries. If you need affordable CR1225 look-alike batteries, then Duracell's 2025 battery is the perfect choice for you. The 3-volt battery can be used for almost every device, making it the perfect battery that should be picked thanks to its universal use.
Is a 1220 battery the same as 1225?
Do you? In most cases, they should be interchangeable. 1220 won't last quite as long, but both are 3-volt batteries, and as long as the springy contacts of your device make firm contact with the battery either will work.
What are CR1225 batteries used for?
CR1225 Lithiums in particular are commonly used in the following applications: Watches, Pagers, Calculators, PDA Organizers (electronic agendas), lights, and other electronic devices.
What voltage is a CR1225 battery?
3.0 V
What is the difference between BR1225 and CR1225?
There is an important difference between the BR1225 and CR1225. The BR1225 is designed for very low drain applications and will not supply the current needed for the backlight and beeper in VICKS fever thermometers.
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