Batteries LR60

LR60

— the LR index denotes compact 1.5 V “coin” batteries made using alkaline technology. These are simpler and cheaper analogues of silver-oxide cells of the SR series (it is also “three hundredth”, a typical example is size 357, it is also SR44). LR batteries have a relatively low capacity, they are prone to a rapid voltage drop as they are discharged, and they do not handle high load currents well. On the other hand, such cells are noticeably cheaper than silver-oxide ones, and for devices with an even low energy consumption, they are the best option.

In particular, LR60 batteries are extremely compact even by the standards of their series — they have a diameter of 6.8 mm and a thickness of 2.1 mm. The brand markings under which they can be found are V1GA, AG1 and G1; and the silver-oxide analogue (SR60) is also known as 364.