# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Button Cells

CR2016 vs. CR2032

Comparing 2 standards across 5 specifications. 3 key differences identified.

Comparing:
CR2016
CR2032

A CR2016 coin cell is a 3.0V Lithium Manganese Dioxide battery measuring 20.0mm in diameter and 1.6mm in thickness with a nominal capacity of about 90 mAh. Its slim profile suits low-profile devices like slim remotes, LED tea lights, and thin calculators, distinguishing it from the thicker CR2032 of the same diameter.

View full CR2016 spec sheet →

A CR2032 coin cell is a 3.0V Lithium Manganese Dioxide battery measuring 20.0mm in diameter and 3.2mm in thickness with a standard capacity of ~225 mAh. It is widely used in key fobs, motherboard CMOS, and Apple AirTags.

View full CR2032 spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

5 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Diameter
20.00 mm 20.00 mm
Height
1.60 mm 3.20 mm
Nominal Operating Voltage
3.00 V 3.00 V
Nominal Capacity
90 mAh 225 mAh
Chemistry
Lithium Manganese Dioxide