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Side-by-Side Comparison Cylindrical Cells

AAA Battery vs. N / LR1

Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 5 key differences identified.

Comparing:
AAA Battery
N / LR1
AAA Battery →

A AAA battery (IEC designation LR03, ANSI 24A) measures 10.5mm in diameter and 44.5mm in length. Alkaline AAA cells output 1.5V nominal; NiMH rechargeable AAA cells output 1.2V. Typical alkaline capacity runs roughly 800 to 1,200 mAh depending on discharge rate.

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N / LR1 →

An N battery (IEC designation LR1) is a 1.5V Alkaline cylindrical cell measuring approximately 12.0mm in diameter and 30.2mm in length -- between a AAA and a AA in size. It was historically common in pagers and remains used in some medical devices and specialty flashlights.

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Specification Comparison Table

5 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
AAA Battery
N / LR1
Diameter
10.50 mm 12.00 mm
Overall Length
44.50 mm 30.20 mm
Alkaline Voltage
1.50 V —
Nominal Operating Voltage
— 1.50 V
Chemistry
— Alkaline

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