Battery

AA

1.5V alkaline cell

AA is a standard cylindrical cell. Devices differ on alkaline vs lithium primary vs NiMH — never assume a rechargeable is allowed unless the manufacturer says so. Coolpix L120 needs four AA with a Battery type menu setting; PowerShot A-series AA models and Instax Mini 11 each name specific chemistries — open the device page.

Chemistry: alkaline
Voltage: 1.5 V
Diameter: 14.5 mm
Length: 50.5 mm
Used by: 81 devices

Common uses: Remotes · Sensors · Weather meters · Digital cameras

AA 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.

LR6 · AM3 · MN1500

Related codes

Same battery / other names

AALR6

Also sold as

Brand or pack name for the same battery.

AAAM3

Also sold as

Brand or pack name for the same battery.

AAMN1500

Also sold as

Brand or pack name for the same battery.

Size

14.5 × 50.5 mm

Device-specific caveats

From manufacturer-backed notes on devices that use AA — not generic advice.

Takes 2× AA alkaline or Canon-approved AA NiMH (Canon AA NiMH).
Takes 2× AA alkaline or Canon-approved AA NiMH (Canon NB-3AH).
Use high-quality alkaline AA only. Allegion states lithium and rechargeable batteries are not recommended for Schlage residential locks.
Optional Garmin NiMH battery pack alternate to AA.
Accepted chemistries: alkaline, NiMH, or lithium AA.

Devices using AA

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Used in

Digital cameras37 devices Handheld GPS10 devices Smart locks10 devices Aviation headsets5 devices Smoke & CO alarms4 devices Remotes & audio3 devices Weather meters3 devices Smart home sensors3 devices Computer peripherals2 devices AC / mini-split remotes2 devices Aviation accessories1 device Instant cameras1 device

Brands: Canon · Garmin · Schlage · Kodak · Kestrel · Ring · Bose · Lightspeed

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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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Ansmann Energy Check LCD
Quick household cell check (good / low / replace)
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Panasonic eneloop AA (LSD NiMH)
Replacement AA cells when the device accepts NiMH
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Panasonic eneloop BQ-CC55 charger
Everyday NiMH AA/AAA charging (eneloop ecosystem)
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Battery tester
Quick good / low / dead check for household cells
Crude check only — does not measure capacity under realistic load.
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