Battery

CR1216

3V lithium coin cell

1216 is a pack label for CR1216 — same battery, different name on the package.

Chemistry: lithium
Voltage: 3 V
Diameter: 12.5 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Used by: 2 devices

Common uses: Small watches · Tiny electronics

CR1216 Diagram

Brand-neutral outline — confirm the tray in your device.

Other names

Genuine aliases and pack labels for this battery — not substitutes of a different chemistry.

DL1216 · ECR1216 · 1216

Related codes

Same battery / other names

CR12161216

Same battery

Same size + same chemistry family

CR1216DL1216

Also sold as

Brand or pack name for the same battery.

CR1216ECR1216

Also sold as

Brand or pack name for the same battery.

Commonly confused with

CR1216CR1220

Not a substitute

Same diameter family; different thickness — not interchangeable

Rechargeables are not equivalents

Rechargeable coin cells (LIR, ML, VL, CTL and similar) are not drop-in replacements for disposable CR cells — voltage and charging requirements differ. Same size does not mean the same battery.

Size family

Edge thickness in the 12.5 mm family — thicker bar means thicker cell. Not to scale. Highlighted cell is this page.

CR1216

1.6 mm

CR1220

2 mm

Devices using CR1216

All (2)Watches (2)Casio (2)

Used in

Watches2 devices

Brands: Casio

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Testers & chargers

Optional tools that fit this cell type — only where the chemistry allows. Separate from the battery answer.

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Coin cell / button cell battery tester
Quick check of CR / LR / SR button and coin cells before fitting
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ZTS Mini-MBT Multi-Battery Tester
More informative state-of-charge style checks across common formats
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Fluke 101 Digital Multimeter
Accurate open-circuit voltage and basic electrical checks
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Coin / button cell tester
Quick check for CR / LR / SR coin cells
Open-circuit voltage alone does not prove remaining capacity.
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Notes

Same diameter family as CR1220 but thinner — not interchangeable.