Description
This is a CR2032 lithium coin cell from Eveready, supplied two to a pack. CR2032 is a standardised size designation rather than a brand code, so a cell marked CR2032 in your device can be replaced by any other cell carrying the same number. Lithium is what gives a coin cell of this type its steady output and its long idle life, and the pack gives a nominal 3V. The card is child resistant, and it prints a ready to use figure of up to ten years in storage.
Coin cells of this size turn up in more places than people expect. Car key fobs are the usual one, along with watches, digital kitchen scales, thermometers, calculators, garage door remotes, tyre pressure sensors, bicycle computers, LED tea lights and the small round cell that keeps the clock and settings on a computer motherboard. Two to a pack suits the household that needs one cell now and wants the spare in a drawer for next time. Before ordering, read the number on the cell you are taking out, because 2025 and 2016 cells share the same width and differ only in thickness.
Each cell carries a plus marking on its wide face, which is the side that faces upwards in most holders. Cells of this diameter are a recognised swallowing hazard for small children, which is why the card is child resistant, so both spares and spent cells are worth keeping well out of reach. On the buying side, one unit of this listing is a pack of two cells, and the minimum order is ten, sold in multiples of ten, so the smallest order brings twenty cells in total. The ten year storage figure printed on the pack means the surplus keeps. We also list Eveready cells in AA, AAA, C, D and 9V.
Specification
| Size |
CR2032 coin cell |
| Chemistry |
Lithium |
| Voltage |
3V |
| Codes |
CR2032 |
| Pack quantity |
2 cells |
| Shelf life as printed |
Ready to use up to 10 years in storage, as printed on the pack |
| Sold as |
Pack of 2 cells |
| Minimum order |
10, sold in multiples of 10 |
Frequently Asked
How many cells do I actually receive?
One unit of this listing is a sealed card holding two CR2032 cells. The minimum order is ten units in multiples of ten, so the smallest order brings twenty cells in total.
Is a CR2032 the same as a CR2025?
No. The last four figures of the code give the size, so both are 20mm across but the 2032 is 3.2mm thick and the 2025 is 2.5mm. Fit whichever number your device is marked with.
What voltage does one of these cells give?
The pack gives a nominal 3V per cell, which is the usual figure for a lithium coin cell. Devices that ask for a 3V button cell of this code are catered for by one cell, not two.
Can these be recharged?
No, these are single use cells. The CR prefix denotes a primary lithium type, and nothing on the retail pack indicates a rechargeable cell, so fit a fresh one when the old one fades.
How long will the spare keep before I need it?
The pack states that the cells are ready to use for up to ten years in storage, so the second cell in the card is still worth keeping for a future swap.