C is a 1.5-volt cylindrical cell (about 26.2 × 50 mm). Pack labels may say LR14, R14, AM2, or MN1400. Larger diameter than AA; smaller than D — do not substitute by guess. Maglite ML25LT takes two C cells; Maglite ML50L takes three — count cells or read the model before buying.

What is C also called?

C pack labels and aliases on this site include LR14, R14, AM2, MN1400, UM-2, UM2. These are names for the same battery entity — not chemistry substitutes.

What devices use a C?

Examples on this site: Mag Instrument (Maglite) ML25LT LED 2-Cell C; Mag Instrument (Maglite) ML50L LED 3-Cell C. Always confirm on the device page.

Battery

C

1.5V alkaline cell

MN1400 is a pack label for C — same battery, different name on the package.

Chemistry: alkaline
Voltage: 1.5 V
Diameter: 26.2 mm
Length: 50 mm
Used by: 2 devices

Common uses: Flashlights · Torches · Radios · Lanterns

C Diagram

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

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What is a C battery?: C is a 1.5-volt cylindrical cell (about 26.2 × 50 mm). Pack labels may say LR14, R14, AM2, or MN1400. Larger diameter than AA; smaller than D — do not substitute by guess. Maglite ML25LT takes two C cells; Maglite ML50L takes three — count cells or read the model before buying.
What is C also called?: C pack labels and aliases on this site include LR14, R14, AM2, MN1400, UM-2, UM2. These are names for the same battery entity — not chemistry substitutes.
What devices use a C?: Examples on this site: Mag Instrument (Maglite) ML25LT LED 2-Cell C; Mag Instrument (Maglite) ML50L LED 3-Cell C. Always confirm on the device page.

Other names

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

LR14 · R14 · AM2 · MN1400 · UM-2 · UM2

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Size

26.2 × 50 mm

Devices using C

All (2)Flashlights (2)Mag Instrument (Maglite) (2)

Used in

Flashlights2 devices

Brands: Mag Instrument (Maglite)

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Ansmann Energy Check LCD
Quick household cell check (good / low / replace)
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Charge, discharge and measure capacity of NiMH AA/AAA
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Rechargeable AA/AAA (LSD NiMH)
Replacement cells when the device accepts NiMH
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Digital multimeter
Measure open-circuit voltage and general electronics checks
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