Button cells · 1.5 V
LR43equivalents
The LR43 is also sold as AG12, 386, 301, SR43 and 186. 386, 301 and SR43 are the silver oxide version, the rest are alkaline, and all of them fit the same devices.
Same battery, other names
- AG12
- 386 silver oxide
- 301 silver oxide
- SR43 silver oxide
- 186
Size and specs
- Voltage
- 1.5 V
- Size
- 11.6 × 4.2 mm
- Chemistry
- Alkaline (LR43), or silver oxide (SR43, 386, 301) in the same size.
- Capacity
- about 80 to 120 mAh
- Type
- Button cells
LR43 vs LR44 and LR1130
Batteries people mix up with the LR43. Close, but not the same.
| Battery | Size, voltage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| LR43 | 11.6 × 4.2 mm1.5 V | This page. |
| LR44 | 11.6 × 5.4 mm1.5 V | Same width, 1.2 mm thicker. Too thick for most LR43 holders. |
| LR1130 | 11.6 × 3.1 mm1.5 V | Same width, thinner. It may fit loosely. |
Good to know
- AG12 and 186 are the same alkaline cell. 386, 301 and SR43 are its silver oxide twin.
- Used in some thermometers, scales and watches.
Questions
What is the equivalent of an LR43 battery?
The LR43 is also sold as AG12, 386, 301, SR43 and 186. 386, 301 and SR43 are the silver oxide version of the same size; the rest are alkaline. Any of them fits.
What size is an LR43 battery?
11.6 × 4.2 mm, 1.5 V. Alkaline (LR43), or silver oxide (SR43, 386, 301) in the same size.
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