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12-volt remote battery

A27 battery

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  1. 1

    What it is

    A27

    A27 is a 12-volt remote battery, short and skinny, about 2.8 cm long. It gives 12 volts.

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  2. 2

    Names you might see in the store

    All of these are the same battery. Any of them will work.

    8LR73227AMN27V27GA
  3. 3

    Quick facts

    Size
    Short and skinny, about 2.8 cm long
    Power
    12 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 5 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    Car alarm remotesGate openers
  4. 4

    Where to buy it

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    Our pickThe exact match, 4-packEnergizer A27 12V Battery (4-Pack)
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    Best value10-pack, handy to keep in a drawerA27 12V Battery Value Pack (10-Pack)
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    Other brandDuracell MN27, the same batteryDuracell MN27 / A27 12V Battery
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  5. 5

    Can I use something else?

    Can I use A27 instead of A23?No
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See it at real size

A27 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

A27US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read A27:

A27Common retail name for this cell
A27Physical cell: 8.0 × 28.2 mm, 12V alkaline high-v

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official name8LR732
Shop nameA27
EnergizerA27
DuracellMN27
VartaV27GA

Exact measurements

Width
8.0 mm (0.315 in)
Length
28.2 mm
Voltage
12V (empty at 6.0V)
Energy stored
22 mAh
Weight
4.4 g
Made with
Alkaline (stacked cells)
Works between
-10 … 50 °C
Official code
8LR732

Questions people ask

Is A27 the same as 8LR732?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see 8LR732, 27A, MN27, V27GA.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 5 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

No. Never try to recharge it.

A27
A2712-volt remote battery
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