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CR1616 vs CR1620

CR1616 and CR1620 are only partly interchangeable. They differ in thickness (1.6 mm vs 2 mm). The CR1620 holds about 1.4× the energy of the CR1616 (75 mAh vs 55 mAh).

CR1616⌀16 × 1.6 mmCR1620⌀16 × 2 mm
CR1616 and CR1620 at the same scale.
CR1616CR1620
Typelithium coin celllithium coin cell
Voltage3 V3 V
Size16 mm × 1.6 mm16 mm × 2 mm
Typical capacity≈ 55 mAh≈ 75 mAh
Rechargeablenono
Other codesDL1616, ECR1616DL1620, ECR1620, 5009LC

Can I use CR1620 instead of CR1616?

No. 0.4 mm thicker: will not fit.

Can I use CR1616 instead of CR1620?

Short-term. 0.4 mm thinner: may sit loose; fine short-term.

Where each one is used

CR1616: some Honda and Acura remote keys; watches; small remotes.

CR1620: older car keys and remotes (several makes); watches; small electronics.