Batteries / BR
BR1632
Lithium / polycarbon monofluoride
Cross-checked Primary batteryReviewed:
Reference dimensions are not universal manufacturing tolerances. Check the actual cell and holder.
The type status describes documentary checks of core specifications, not every fact or suitability for a device.
Understanding BR1632 before replacement
Identify the actual battery
BR1632 is a documented Lithium / polycarbon monofluoride primary cell with a nominal voltage of 3 V. Its reference diameter is 16 mm and its reference height is 3.2 mm. These are nominal reference dimensions, not a promise that every manufacturer has identical tolerances.
This dataset describes a non-rechargeable bare cell, without solder tabs or wires. A tabbed or wired assembly requires a separate fit check.
What markings identify this type?
No other designation has yet been independently recorded for BR1632. Do not assume that a similar-looking code is equivalent.
Similar dimensions in this catalogue
The following types share the same reference diameter as BR1632. Their height, chemistry or voltage may differ. They are comparisons, not approved substitutes:
What to check before replacing BR1632
Read the original device marking, verify nominal voltage and chemistry, compare diameter and height, and check the contacts and load requirements. Same diameter, identical voltage, or a familiar brand prefix alone is not enough to establish interchangeability.
The available data contains no affirmative device-specific fit test for BR1632. A missing compatibility relation means “not assessed,” not “compatible.”
How reliable are these specifications?
Core type characteristics were compared with primary material from at least two independent publishers. This does not verify all model-specific values or physical suitability.
Technical specifications
| Designation | BR1632 Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Liyuan Battery] |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Lithium / polycarbon monofluoride Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Liyuan Battery] |
| Nominal voltage | 3 V (Nominal) Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Liyuan Battery] |
| Diameter | 16 mm Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Liyuan Battery] |
| Height | 3.2 mm Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Liyuan Battery] |
| Rechargeable | No Documented source [Panasonic] |
| Terminal form | Bare cell without tabs or leads Documented source [Panasonic] |
Reference dimensions are not universal manufacturing tolerances. Check the actual cell and holder.
Other designations
These codes identify the same type family. Match the load variant, terminals and device requirements separately.
No additional documented designation.
Documented brands
Brand presence comes from product documents or documented code mappings; current availability is not checked.
Product-specific observations
Capacity belongs to an individual product and test regime. It is not a universal value for this battery type.
Panasonic BR1632Documented source
Current availability not checked [Panasonic]
Documented product; no individual technical observations in this dataset.
Replacement limits
Device compatibility has not been verified. Dimensions alone do not prove that a battery fits or works.
Replacement evidence by category
Other markings of this technical type
No additional documented designation.
These markings resolve to this type in documented sources. The exact variant and device requirements still matter.
Conditional replacement: review requirements
No conditional cross-type relation is recorded.
Known obstacles to direct replacement
No explicit obstacle is recorded here; that is not evidence of compatibility.
Other type pairs without a recorded assessment
This pair has not been assessed. No compatibility conclusion is available.
No automatic replacement recommendation. Device compatibility has not been verified. Dimensions alone do not prove that a battery fits or works.
Sources & verification
- Panasonic · pan-model-br1632 Documented source
BR1632 official primary lithium technical page
Current availability not checked
· Reviewed: - Liyuan Battery · v012-liyuan-br Documented source
Liyuan Battery published technical type specifications
Current availability not checked
· Reviewed: - Panasonic · pan-br-chem Documented source
Panasonic BR chemistry and primary use
Current availability not checked
· Reviewed:
Common questions
What size is BR1632?
Ø 16 × 3.2 mm
Can BR1632 be recharged?
No. Do not charge primary cells.
Can BR1632 replace another battery?
Not on the basis of size or matching names alone. Check the exact device requirements and the directed compatibility notes. This catalogue does not contain a guaranteed device-fit recommendation for BR1632.
How does BR1632 differ from CR1632?
BR1632 and CR1632 have reference heights of 3.2 mm and 3.2 mm respectively, and nominal voltages of 3 V and 3 V. Their chemical systems are Lithium / polycarbon monofluoride and Lithium / manganese dioxide. These comparisons do not establish a permitted replacement.
Open technical comparison: CR1632
This is a technical comparison, not an equivalence or fit certificate.