9V Battery Equivalent

9V battery
9V

Direct replacements

PP3, 6LR61, MN1604, 6AM6, and 6F22 are all the same 9V battery with different manufacturer codes.

Voltage
9V
Chemistry
Alkaline
Dimensions
48.5mm × 26.5mm × 17.5mm
Common uses
smoke alarms, guitar pedals, multimeters, stud finders, wireless microphones

All 9V equivalents

Battery codeCompatible?
PP3Yes — direct replacement
6LR61Yes — direct replacement
MN1604Yes — direct replacement
6AM6Yes — direct replacement
6F22Yes — direct replacement
E-BlockYes — direct replacement

Silver oxide vs alkaline

9V batteries come in alkaline, lithium, and rechargeable NiMH versions. Lithium 9V batteries last longer and are recommended for smoke alarms.

Important: All standard 9V batteries are interchangeable regardless of brand code. For smoke alarms, use lithium 9V for longest life.

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