Batteries / CR
CR1216
Lithium / manganese dioxide
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 CR1216 before replacement
Identify the actual battery
CR1216 is a documented Lithium / manganese dioxide primary cell with a nominal voltage of 3 V. Its reference diameter is 12.5 mm and its reference height is 1.6 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 CR1216. Do not assume that a similar-looking code is equivalent.
Similar dimensions in this catalogue
The following types share the same reference diameter as CR1216. Their height, chemistry or voltage may differ. They are comparisons, not approved substitutes:
What to check before replacing CR1216
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 CR1216. 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 | CR1216 Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Maxell] |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Lithium / manganese dioxide Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Maxell] |
| Nominal voltage | 3 V (Nominal) Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Maxell] |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Maxell] |
| Height | 1.6 mm Cross-checked using documents from two independent publishers [Panasonic] [Maxell] |
| 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 CR1216Documented 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-cr1216 Documented source
CR1216 official primary lithium technical page
Current availability not checked
· Reviewed: - Maxell · v011-maxell-cr Documented source
Maxell Coin Type Lithium Manganese Dioxide Batteries (CR) model specification table
Current availability not checked
· Reviewed: - Panasonic · pan-cr-chem Documented source
Panasonic CR primary coin-cell range
Current availability not checked
· Reviewed:
Common questions
What size is CR1216?
Ø 12.5 × 1.6 mm
Can CR1216 be recharged?
No. Do not charge primary cells.
Can CR1216 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 CR1216.
How does CR1216 differ from BR1220?
CR1216 and BR1220 have reference heights of 1.6 mm and 2 mm respectively, and nominal voltages of 3 V and 3 V. Their chemical systems are Lithium / manganese dioxide and Lithium / polycarbon monofluoride. These comparisons do not establish a permitted replacement.
Open technical comparison: BR1220
This is a technical comparison, not an equivalence or fit certificate.