Monday 6 July 2015

Battery Sizes

The most commonly available batteries are cylindrical cell batteries.

AA - also known as penlights, are one of the most common types of battery in the marketplace. They were introduced in 1907 and are 5cm (50mm) in height.

AAA - are known as microlights. They are 4.45cm in height and slimmer than the AAs.

C - (aka MN1400) 5cm by 2.6cm (same height as AA but fatter). Comes in a range of varieties e.g. LR14 (alkaline), and R-14 (carbon zinc). Used for medium drain applications.

D - 6cm tall by 3.42cm wide. This was introduced in 1898 as the first flashlight battery.

Some cameras use specialist battery types.