Is LIR2032 interchangeable with similar codes?

Related codes are not automatic equivalents. See CR2032 vs LIR2032 — match the code your device names.

Battery

LIR2032

3.6V lithium ion rechargeable coin cell

Chemistry: lithium_ion_rechargeable
Voltage: 3.6 V
Diameter: 20 mm
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Used by: 0 devices

Common uses: Specialty rechargeable coin applications naming LIR2032

Key specs

Typical values — brands vary. Match the exact code your device names.

Chemistry detail: lithium-ion rechargeable (Li-ion)
Typical capacity: ~55 mAh typical (40–70)
Rechargeable: Yes (rechargeable)
Typical weight: ~3 g
Also used for: Specialty rechargeable coin applications that name LIR2032
Safety note: Rechargeable Li-ion coin — typically ~3.6–3.7 V nominal, not 3.0 V primary CR behaviour.

CR2032 vs LIR2032

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Common questions

Is LIR2032 interchangeable with similar codes?: Related codes are not automatic equivalents. See CR2032 vs LIR2032 — match the code your device names.

Related codes

Same size, different battery

LIR2032CR2032

Same size, different type

Rechargeable Li-ion vs primary CR — not a drop-in.

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

3.2 mm

3.2 mm

3.2 mm

5 mm

5 mm

Devices using LIR2032

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Keep spare cells sorted and prevent coin-cell shorts
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Notes

Rechargeable Li-ion coin. Higher voltage than CR2032 primary — not a drop-in CR replacement.