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Side-by-Side Comparison Cylindrical Cells

C Battery vs. N / LR1

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

Comparing:
C Battery
N / LR1
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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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
C Battery
N / LR1
Diameter
26.20 mm 12.00 mm
Overall Length
50.00 mm 30.20 mm
Alkaline Voltage
1.50 V —
Nominal Operating Voltage
— 1.50 V
Chemistry
— Alkaline

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