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Battery Size Chart : what are the sizes of batteries?

November 27, 2022February 12, 2023 by Joe

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The most common battery sizes include AA (1.97″ x 0.55″, 23g), AAA (1.73″ x 0.41″, 11g), C (1.97″ x 1.02″, 46g), D (2.40″ x 1.30″, 85g), and 9V (1.89″ x 1.04″ x 0.67″, 46g), which are used in a variety of applications, ranging from flashlights and remote controls to smoke detectors and portable radios. Why do batteries come in different sizes? Larger items need more electricity. This necessitated the development of larger batteries, more powerful types of batteries, . If you make a mistake in the dimensions of your battery, it will not fit into the machine or tool you want and will be unusable due to insufficient battery capacity. The battery size chart lists all physical dimensions and formats for regular or rechargeable batteries.

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The most Standard Battery size:

The most popular battery sizes for tiny household electronics are AA and AAA. These batteries have a nominal voltage of 1.5 volts and are cylindrical. AAA batteries are physically smaller than AA batteries and contain around half the capacity.

The most common battery sizes are AA and AAA, measuring 5.0 cm x 1.4 cm (1.97″ x 0.55″) and 4.4 cm x 1.05 cm (1.73″ x 0.41″) respectively, with weights of 23g and 11g, equivalent to 0.81 oz and 0.39 oz. These batteries are commonly used in devices such as flashlights, remote controls, and other portable electronics
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Table of content

The most used Battery size
Popular Battery types and their Size
Battery Size chart
Battery size by type, dimensions, weight and their usage
Battery sizing and dimensions explained (video)
FAQ

Here are the most commonly used batteries sizes in the world

Popular Battery types and their Size

The physical dimensions of most standard batteries in mm, inches, grams or oz, combined with their use in electronic devices they’re made for.

Battery Size	Dimensions (mm)	Dimensions (in)	Weight (g)	Weight (oz)	Common Usage
AA	50mm x 14mm	1.97″ x 0.55″	23	0.81	Flashlights, portable radios, wireless mice
AAA	44mm x 10.5mm	1.73″ x 0.41″	11	0.39	TV remote controls, laser pointers, film cameras
C	50mm x 26mm	1.97″ x 1.02″	46	1.62	Lanterns, portable radios
D	61mm x 33mm	2.40″ x 1.30″	85	3.00	Flashlights, portable radios
9V	48mm x 26.5mm x 17mm	1.89″ x 1.04″ x 0.67″	46	1.62	Smoke detectors, handheld radios

most common battery sizes that are used worldwide — Battery sizes with pictures

Generally, the larger the battery is, the more capacity it has for energy storage. So even though a big and small battery are rated at 1.5V, the big battery stores more energy and provides a longer battery life.

Battery Size chart (including rechargeable batteries)

The dimensions in the below chart are the same for rechargeable batteries as regular ones.

SIZE	DIAMETER	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	ANOTHER DENOMINATION	Size IEC
YYYY	8.4 mm	40.5 mm	6.5 g
1/2 AAA	10.0 mm	22.0 mm	5.3 g
2/3 AAA	10.0 mm	29.0 mm	7.3 g
4/5 AAA	10.5 mm	36.0 mm	9.3 g
AAA	10.5 mm	45.0 mm	13 g	AAA, R03, AM4, MN2400, SP/out, mic, KR03	11/45
1/3 N	11.5 mm	11.5 mm	3.5 g
1/2 N	11.5 mm	18.0 mm	5.3 g
N	11.5 mm	29.0 mm	8.6 g	LR1, AM5, MN91000, Lady	12/30
AA	14.5 mm	48.0 mm	26 g	LR6, R6, AM3, MN1500, SP/HP7, Mignon, KR6	15/49
1/2 TO THE	17.0 mm	22.0 mm	14 g
2/3 TO THE	17.0 mm	28.7 mm	22 g		17/29
4/5 TO THE	17.0 mm	43.0 mm	31 g	4/5 AE	17/43
TO THE	17.0 mm	50.0 mm	37 g	AE, HAS	17/50
4/3 TO THE	17.0 mm	67.5 mm	62 g	4/3 A, 4/3 FA	17/67
6F22	17.5 mm	48.5 mm	39 g	PP3, 6LR61, 6 AM 6, MN1604, E-Block
4/5 SC	23.0 mm	34.0 mm	46 g	4/5 CS	23/34
SC	23.0 mm	43.0 mm	53 g	CS	23/43
C	25.5 mm	50.0 mm	72 g	LR14, R14, AM2, MN1400, SP/HP11, Baby	26/50
D	32.0 mm	61.0 mm	140 g	LR20, AM1, R20, MN1300, SP/HP2, Mono, KR20	33/62
F	33.0 mm	91.0 mm	230 g		33/91

No matter the technology or material (like alkaline, nicd, nimh, lead, lithium, lithium – ion) inside a Battery there’s one common factor: All common battery types have a standardized format

Picture with battery sizes: Common Battery types and their name

Reference	Common name	Voltage (V)
IEC	ANSI	Alkaline battery	Lithium battery	Accumulator
(L)R01	N	Lady	1.5 V	3.6 V	1.2 V
(L)R03	AAA	Micro	1.5 V	3.6 V	1.2 V
(L)R6	AA	Cute	1.5 V	3.6 V	1.2 V
(L)R14	C	Baby	1.5 V	3.6 V	1.2 V
(L)R20	D	Mono	1.5 V	3.6 V	1.2 V
3 (L) R12	1203	—
6 (L) F22	PP3	E block	9 V	9 V	7.2 V; 8.4 V; 9.6

Cylindrical Battery size chart

SIZE	DIAMETER	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	ANOTHER DENOMINATION	Size IEC
YYYY	8.4 mm	40.5 mm	6.5 g
7/5 YYYY	8.4 mm	66.0 mm	10.5 g
1/4 AAA	10.0 mm	10.5 mm	2.4 g
1/3 AAA	10.0 mm	13.5 mm	3.3 g
1/2 AAA	10.0 mm	22.0 mm	5.3 g
2/3 AAA	10.0 mm	29.0 mm	7.3 g
4/5 AAA	10.5 mm	36.0 mm	9.3 g
AAA	10.5 mm	45.0 mm	13 g	AAA, R03, AM4, MN2400, SP/out, mic, KR03	11/45
5/4 AAA	10.5 mm	50.0 mm	15 g
5/3 AAA	10.5 mm	67.5 mm	19 g
1/3 N	11.5 mm	11.5 mm	3.5 g
1/2 N	11.5 mm	18.0 mm	5.3 g
N	11.5 mm	29.0 mm	8.6 g	LR1, AM5, MN91000, Lady	12/30
1/3 AA	14.5 mm	16.5 mm	7 g		15/18
2/3 AA	14.5 mm	29.0 mm	15 g		15/30
4/5 AA	14.5 mm	42.5 mm	22 g		15/43
AA	14.5 mm	48.0 mm	26 g	LR6, R6, AM3, MN1500, SP/HP7, Mignon, KR6	15/49
7/5 AA	14.5 mm	65.0 mm	36 g
1/2 TO THE	17.0 mm	22.0 mm	14 g
2/3 TO THE	17.0 mm	28.7 mm	22 g		17/29
4/5 TO THE	17.0 mm	43.0 mm	31 g	4/5 AE	17/43
TO THE	17.0 mm	50.0 mm	37 g	AE, HAS	17/50
4/3 TO THE	17.0 mm	67.5 mm	62 g	4/3 A, 4/3 FA	17/67
6F22	17.5 mm	48.5 mm	39 g	PP3, 6LR61, 6 AM 6, MN1604, E-Block
5/4 IN THE	18.0 mm	67.0 mm	66 g	18670
7/5 TO THE	18.0 mm	67.0 mm	52 g	7/5 AE
4/5 SC	23.0 mm	34.0 mm	46 g	4/5 CS	23/34
SC	23.0 mm	43.0 mm	53 g	CS	23/43
5/4 SC	23.0 mm	50.0 mm	58 g	5/4 CS
1/2 C	25.5 mm	24.0 mm	37 g
C	25.5 mm	50.0 mm	72 g	LR14, R14, AM2, MN1400, SP/HP11, Baby	26/50
2/3 D	32.0 mm	43.0 mm	37 g		33/44
D	32.0 mm	61.0 mm	140 g	LR20, AM1, R20, MN1300, SP/HP2, Mono, KR20	33/62
F	33.0 mm	91.0 mm	230 g		33/91
M	43.0 mm	91.0 mm	400 g	SF	44/91

Example of Prismatic Batteries, mainly Lithium batteries

Prismatic Battery size table

SIZE	WIDTH	LENGTH	THICKNESS	Size IEC
HF 15/08/41	14.5 mm	48.2 mm	7 mm	15/08/49
HF 15/09/49	14.5 mm	48.2 mm	8 mm	15/09/49
HF 18/07/36	17.3 mm	35.7 mm	6 mm	36-07-18
xF 18/07/36	17.3 mm	48.2 mm	6 mm	36-07-18
KF 18/07/41	17.3 mm	40.2 mm	6 mm	18/07/41
xF 18/09/49	17.3 mm	48.2 mm	8 mm	18/09/49
xF 18/07/68	17.3 mm	67.3 mm	6 mm	18/07/68
KF 18/09/68	17.3 mm	67.3 mm	8 mm	18/09/68
xF 18/11/68	17.3 mm	67.3 mm	10 mm	18/11/68
xF 18/18/68	17.3 mm	67.3 mm	17 mm	18/18/68
HF 11/23/68	22.7 mm	67.3 mm	10 mm	23/11/68
xF 15/23/68	22.7 mm	67.3 mm	14 mm	15-23-68

Battery size chart for button cells format

Button cells, also known as watch batteries, coin batteries, or small single-cell batteries, have a squat cylindrical shape and are typically 1 to 6 mm (0.039 to 0.236 in) high and 5 to 25 mm (0.0197 to 0.984 in) in diameter, resembling a button. Battery cells do not come as rechargeable batteries.

Names		Typical capacity (mAh)	Standard discharge current (mA)	Dimensions d × h (mm)
IEC	ANSI
CR927		30		9.5 × 2.7
CR1025	5033LC	30	0.1	10 × 2.5
CR1130		70	0.1	11.5 × 3.0
CR1216	5034LC	25	0.1	12.5 × 1.6
CR1220	5012LC	35–40	0.1 (CR) 0.03 (BR)	12.5 × 2.0
CR1225	5020LC	50	0.2	12.5 × 2.5
CR1616		50–55	0.1	16 × 1.6
CR1620	5009LC	75–78	0.1	16 × 2.0
CR1632		140 (CR) 120 (BR)	0.1 (CR) 0.03 (BR)	16 × 3.2
CR2012		55	0.1	20 × 1.2
CR2016	5000LC	90	0.1 (CR) 0.03 (BR)	20 × 1.6
CR2020		115–125		20 × 2
CR2025	5003LC	160–165	0.2	20 × 2.5
CR2032	5004LC	225 (CR) 190 (BR)	0.2 (CR) 0.03 (BR)	20 × 3.2
CR2040		280		20 × 4.0
CR2050		350		20 × 5.0
CR2320		110–175		23 × 2
CR2325		165–210		23 × 2.5
CR2330		265 (CR) 255 (BR)	0.2 (CR) 0.03 (BR)	23 × 3.0
BR2335		165 (BR)		23 × 3.5
CR2354		560	0.2	23 × 5.4
CR2412		100	0.2	24.5 × 1.2
CR2430	5011LC	270–290		24.5 × 3.0
CR2450	5029LC	610–620		24.5 × 5.0
CR2477		1000	0.2	24.5 × 7.7
CR3032		500–560 (CR) 500 (BR)	0.1–0.2 (CR) 0.03 (BR)	30.0 × 3.2
CR11108		160		11.6 × 10.8

Battery cells sizes: How do I know what size battery button I need?

What size button battery cells do I need?

In a four digit code, the first two digits or merely the first digit in a three digit code represent the diameter in millimeters. The battery’s height is represented by the last two figures in tenths of a millimeter.

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Battery size by type, dimensions, weight and their usage

Battery Type	Battery Size	Dimensions	Weight (g)	Usage
Alkaline	AA, AAA, C, D, 9V	50mm x 14mm (AA)	23 (AA)	Flashlights, remote controls, toys
Lithium Ion	Varies	18mm x 65mm (18650)	45 (18650)	Smartphones, laptops, cameras
Lead-Acid	Varies	330mm x 175mm x 190mm	20-30 kg	Automobiles, backup power systems
Nickel-Cadmium	AA	50mm x 14mm (AA)	33 (AA)	Cordless power tools, handheld radios
Nickel-Metal Hydride	AA	50mm x 14mm (AA)	25 (AA)	Portable electronic devices, hybrid and electric vehicles

Battery sizing and dimensions explained (video)

Types of Battery | Different Types of Battery and their sizes by Learning Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions about Battery sizes

Which Battery is bigger? C or D battery?

D-sized Batteries are bigger than C-size batteries. Both size batteries are larger than AA and AAA batteries. C-Batteries are 50mm or 1.97 inches in length. 26.2mm or 1.03 inches in diameter. D-Batteries are 61 mm or 2.4 inches in length and 32.0 mm or 1.26 inches in diameter

Which battery is smaller AA or AAA?

AAA batteries are smaller compared to AA. AAA-Batteries are 45mm or 1.77 inches in length 10.5 mm or 0.41 inches in diameter. AA-Batteries are 48 mm or 1.89 inches in length and 14.5 mm or 0.57 inches in diameter

What is the diameter of a AA battery?

An AA cell measures 48–50.5 mm (1.94–1.99 in) in length, including the button terminal—and 14.5 mm (0.53–0.57 in) in diameter.

What size is smaller than AAA batteries?

There are 4 sizes of batteries that are smaller than triple A (AAA) batteries: YYYY (8.4 mm/40.5 mm/6.5 g), 1/2 AAA (10.0 mm, 22.0 mm, 5.3 g), 2/3 AAA (10.0 mm, 29.0 mm, 7.3 g) and 4/5 AAA (10.5 mm, 36.0 mm, 9.3 g)

What is the size of cell battery?

The cell battery size typically depends on the application and use case. General sizes are typically AA, AAA, C, and D. These cells range in size from 1.5 to 3 volts and range from 0.5 inches wide by 1.75 inches tall to 2.6 inches wide by 6 inches tall.

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