D Battery - Dimensions and Capacity

Dimensions and Capacity

Zinc–carbon Alkaline Li-FeS2 NiCd NiMH
IEC name R20 LR20 FR20 KR20 HR20
ANSI/NEDA name 13D 13A 13LF
Typical capacity 8000 mAh 12000-18000 mAh 2000-5500 mAh 2200–12000 mAh
Nominal voltage 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.5 V 1.25 V 1.25 V
Rechargeable No Special type only No Yes Yes

Capacity varies depending on cell chemistry. In some cases rechargeable cells are made to fit a D cell holder but with capacity as for a smaller physical size. In fact, most commonly available size D rechargeable batteries are actually AA batteries in a D-sized holder.

D batteries have:
Nominal diameter of 33.2 ± 1 millimeters (1.3 inches).
Overall length of 61.5 millimeters (2.42 inches).

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