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Side-by-Side Comparison Cylindrical Cells

AAA Battery vs. C Battery

Comparing 2 standards across 3 specifications. 2 key differences identified.

Comparing:
AAA Battery
C Battery
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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C Battery →

A C battery (IEC designation LR14, ANSI 14A) measures 26.2mm in diameter and 50.0mm in length. Alkaline C cells output 1.5V nominal, with typical capacity in the range of roughly 6,000 to 8,000 mAh -- well above AA or AAA but less common in modern consumer electronics.

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Specification Comparison Table

3 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
AAA Battery
C Battery
Diameter
10.50 mm 26.20 mm
Overall Length
44.50 mm 50.00 mm
Alkaline Voltage
1.50 V 1.50 V

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