Battery

CR2050

3V lithium coin cell

CR2050 is a 3-volt lithium coin cell — about 20 mm across and 5.0 mm thick. Same diameter as CR2032 / CR2025 / CR2016, but thicker — not a drop-in unless the device names a spacer or multi-height caps (see CR2032 vs CR2050). Chesterton Connect Gauge uses CR2050; Motionics BluePSI recommends CR2050 and allows CR2032 only with the included spacer. Murata CR2050W and tabbed CR2050HR are related labels, not automatic equivalents.

Chemistry: lithium
Voltage: 3 V
Diameter: 20 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Used by: 2 devices

Common uses: Data loggers · Sensors

CR2050 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.

DL2050 · ECR2050

Related codes

Commonly confused with

CR2050CR2016

Not a substitute

Same ~20 mm diameter family; different thickness — not interchangeable

CR2050CR2025

Not a substitute

Same ~20 mm diameter family; different thickness — not interchangeable

CR2050CR2032

Not a substitute

Same ~20 mm diameter and 3V lithium chemistry; CR2050 is much thicker (≈5.0 mm vs ≈3.2 mm) — not interchangeable

CR2050CR2050W

Not a substitute

Same ~20×5 mm lithium coin family; CR2050W is an OEM/wide-temp variant (e.g. Murata) — match the device battery option, do not flatten labels

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 20 mm family — thicker bar means thicker cell. Not to scale. Highlighted cell is this page.

1.6 mm

2.5 mm

3.2 mm

3.2 mm

5 mm

5 mm

Device-specific caveats

From manufacturer-backed notes on devices that use CR2050 — not generic advice.

Coin cells are a swallowing hazard — keep new and used cells away from children.

Devices using CR2050

Used in

Industrial sensors2 devices

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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 as CR2032 but thicker. Kestrel DROP may use CR2050 only with a different battery door (Kestrel 123 door) — not a drop-in for stock DROP door.