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CR2430 vs CR2450
CR2430 and CR2450 are only partly interchangeable. They differ in thickness (3 mm vs 5 mm). The CR2450 holds about 2.1× the energy of the CR2430 (620 mAh vs 290 mAh).
| CR2430 | CR2450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | lithium coin cell | lithium coin cell |
| Voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Size | 24.5 mm × 3 mm | 24.5 mm × 5 mm |
| Typical capacity | ≈ 290 mAh | ≈ 620 mAh |
| Rechargeable | no | no |
| Other codes | DL2430, ECR2430, 5011LC | DL2450, ECR2450, 5029LC |
Can I use CR2450 instead of CR2430?
No. 2 mm thicker: will not fit.
Can I use CR2430 instead of CR2450?
Short-term. 2 mm thinner: may sit loose; fine short-term.
Where each one is used
CR2430: some Volvo and other European car keys; wireless sensors and alarms; LED candles; bike computers.
CR2450: Ford and Lincoln intelligent access key fobs; bike computers and sports sensors; digital kitchen scales; wireless door and window sensors.