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CR2032 vs CR2025
CR2032 and CR2025 are only partly interchangeable. They differ in thickness (3.2 mm vs 2.5 mm). The CR2032 holds about 1.4× the energy of the CR2025 (225 mAh vs 165 mAh).
| CR2032 | CR2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | lithium coin cell | lithium coin cell |
| Voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Size | 20 mm × 3.2 mm | 20 mm × 2.5 mm |
| Typical capacity | ≈ 225 mAh | ≈ 165 mAh |
| Rechargeable | no | no |
| Other codes | DL2032, ECR2032, BR2032, 5004LC | DL2025, ECR2025, BR2025, 5003LC |
Can I use CR2025 instead of CR2032?
Short-term. 0.7 mm thinner: may sit loose; fine short-term.
Can I use CR2032 instead of CR2025?
No. 0.7 mm thicker: will not fit.
Where each one is used
CR2032: most modern car key fobs; Apple AirTag and other Bluetooth trackers; computer motherboard (CMOS / BIOS clock) battery; bathroom and kitchen scales.
CR2025: car key fobs (many Mercedes-Benz, some GM, Nissan and Mazda keys); remote controls; watches and calculators; kitchen and bathroom scales.
Both sizes turn up in computer motherboards (CMOS / BIOS), wrist watches, calculators, car key fobs, depending on the model, which is why people mix them up: check the code on the old cell.