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Side-by-Side Comparison Cylindrical Cells

D Battery vs. N / LR1

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

Comparing:
D Battery
N / LR1
D Battery →

A D battery (IEC designation LR20, ANSI 13A) measures 34.2mm in diameter and 61.5mm in length -- the largest common cylindrical primary cell. Alkaline D cells output 1.5V nominal, with typical capacity in the range of roughly 12,000 to 20,000 mAh depending on discharge rate.

View full D Battery spec sheet →
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
D Battery
N / LR1
Diameter
34.20 mm 12.00 mm
Overall Length
61.50 mm 30.20 mm
Alkaline Voltage
1.50 V —
Nominal Operating Voltage
— 1.50 V
Chemistry
— Alkaline

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