Description
The Energizer 362/361 is a silver oxide coin cell rated at 1.55 volts, with both code numbers and the plus symbol marked on the cell body. Two numbers on one battery is normal for this format: the cell answers to either designation, so equipment that asks for a 362 and equipment that asks for a 361 both take this one. Chemistry matters as much as diameter here. A 1.55 volt silver oxide cell is not interchangeable with a 3 volt lithium coin cell of similar size, and the wrong voltage will not run the device as intended.
Cells of this size belong in small, low current equipment where there is no room for anything larger, and quartz watch movements are the classic home for a 1.55 volt silver oxide button cell. Silver oxide chemistry holds a steady voltage across most of its working life rather than sagging gradually, which is why it suits timekeeping and measuring jobs where a drifting supply shows up as an error. Before ordering, read the code printed on the cell you are taking out, or the figure given in the device manual, and match it to 362 or 361 rather than judging by diameter.
This listing is priced and sold per cell, so one unit is one battery rather than a strip or a card. The minimum order is ten units, sold in multiples of ten, which suits a repair bench or anyone who would rather keep spares in a drawer than order one at a time. The manufacturer does not state a shelf life for this cell, so we quote none. Our Energizer range also covers AA, AAA, C, D and 9V sizes alongside coin cells such as CR2032, LR44 and the 357/303 and 377/376 silver oxide types.
Specification
| Size |
Coin cell |
| Chemistry |
Silver oxide |
| Voltage |
1.55V |
| Codes |
362/361 |
| Pack quantity |
Single cell |
| Sold as |
Priced and sold per cell |
| Minimum order |
10, sold in multiples of 10 |
Frequently Asked
What is the difference between 362 and 361?
Both codes are marked on the cell itself. They cover the same coin cell size, so a device listed as taking either number is served by this one battery.
How many cells do I receive for the price shown?
One. This line is priced and sold per cell, and the minimum order is ten units, bought in multiples of ten.
Can I fit a 3V lithium coin cell instead?
No. This is a 1.55 volt silver oxide cell, and a 3 volt lithium coin cell is a different chemistry at roughly double the voltage. Always match the code.
How do I work out which cell my watch or instrument takes?
Take out the old cell and read the code stamped on its face, or check the figure printed in the device manual, then match it against 362 or 361.
Is there anything to watch when handling button cells?
Keep button cells in their packaging until you fit them, well away from small children, and away from loose coins or keys that could bridge the terminals.