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Hearing aid battery

V13 is the same as Size 13

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  1. 1

    What it is

    13STICKER

    V13 is just another name for Size 13. Same battery, different label, so you can buy either one.

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  2. 2

    Safety first

    Keep away from children and pets

    A swallowed coin or button battery can cause serious burns inside the body within 2 hours. If you think one was swallowed, get emergency help right away.

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    Leave the sticker on until you need it

    Once the sticker is off, the battery starts running down whether you use it or not.

  3. 3

    Names you might see in the store

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

    Size 13PR4813A13ZA13
  4. 4

    Quick facts

    Size
    About as wide as a pea
    Thickness
    As thick as 7 credit cards stacked
    Power
    1.45 volts
    Keeps in a drawer for
    About 3 years
    Rechargeable?
    No, use once
    Found in things like
    Behind-the-ear hearing aids
  5. 5

    Where to buy it

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See it at real size

Size 13 next to a US quarter and an AA battery. “Real size” matches your hand once your screen is set up in Measure it.

Size 13Thickness 5.4US quarterAA

What do the letters mean?

Battery names are a code. Here’s how to read V13:

13Hearing-aid size code, orange tab colour
PR48IEC zinc-air designation, 7.9 × 5.4 mm

The same battery from each brand

BrandTheir name for it
Official namePR48
Shop nameSize 13
Renata (Swiss)ZA13
VartaV13

Exact measurements

Width
7.9 mm (0.311 in)
Thickness
5.4 mm
Voltage
1.45V (empty at 1.1V)
Energy stored
300 mAh
Weight
0.8 g
Made with
Zinc-air
Works between
0 … 50 °C
Official code
PR48

Questions people ask

Is V13 the same as Size 13?

Yes. They’re the same battery with different names. You might also see Size 13, PR48, 13, A13.

How long will a spare keep in a drawer?

About 3 years if it stays cool and dry.

Can I recharge it?

No. Never try to recharge it.

Which way up does it go?

Usually with the side marked “+” facing you or facing up. Look at how the old one sits before you take it out.

13STICKER
Size 13Hearing aid battery
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