LR55 / LR1120 battery equivalent

Also sold as LR1120. 1.5 V that sags as it drains. Fine for toys and lights; a poor watch substitute.

Chemistry
Alkaline
Voltage
1.5 V
Size
11.6 × 2.1 mm
Inches
0.457 × 0.083 in
Drain
Standard
Typical capacity
~40 mAh

Equivalents by brand

BrandNumber
Energizer / Eveready191
Maxell / Panasonic / SonyLR1120
VartaV8GA
DuracellLR55
IECLR55
IEC sizeLR1120

Also known as

191LR1120V8GAAG8

What it fits

Small electronics. Prefer 381/391 silver oxide in watches.. Confirm the printed number or measure the old cell before you buy — a 0.5 mm height difference will not seat correctly.

IEC names encode chemistry and size. SR is silver oxide, LR is alkaline, and CR is 3 V lithium. The digits are diameter and height in tenths of a millimeter, so LR1120 is about 11.6 mm across and 2.1 mm thick.

Same size, different chemistry

These fit the same cavity but are not true equivalents. Voltage and discharge curve differ — do not use them as a silent swap in a quartz watch.

FAQ

What battery replaces a LR55?

Any of these are common equivalents: LR55, 191, LR1120, V8GA, AG8. They are 1.5 V alkaline cells, 11.6 × 2.1 mm.

Is LR55 the same as LR1120?

Yes — LR1120 is the IEC / Japanese-brand name for the same LR55 cell.

What devices use a LR55?

Small electronics. Prefer 381/391 silver oxide in watches.