CR1216 battery equivalent
Also sold as CR1216. 3.0 V lithium manganese dioxide. Never drop one in a 1.55 V watch.
Equivalents by brand
| Brand | Number |
|---|---|
| Renata | CR1216 |
| Energizer / Eveready | CR1216 |
| Maxell / Panasonic / Sony | CR1216 |
| Rayovac | BR1216 |
| IEC | CR1216 |
Also known as
BR1216
What it fits
Slim electronics and some watches. Confirm the printed number or measure the old cell before you buy — a 0.5 mm height difference will not seat correctly.
IEC names encode chemistry and size. SR is silver oxide, LR is alkaline, and CR is 3 V lithium. The digits are diameter and height in tenths of a millimeter, so CR1216 is about 12.5 mm across and 1.6 mm thick.
FAQ
What battery replaces a CR1216?
Any of these are common equivalents: CR1216, BR1216. They are 3 V lithium cells, 12.5 × 1.6 mm.
Is CR1216 the same as CR1216?
CR1216 is the usual catalog name for this size.
What devices use a CR1216?
Slim electronics and some watches