Coin lithium (CR)

CR2430 battery: equivalents & specs

The CR2430 is a 3 volt lithium coin cell, 24.5 mm across and 3 mm thick, rated 270 to 300 mAh. It is a favorite for key fobs (Volvo especially), wireless sensors and remotes that want more capacity than a CR2032 without the CR2450's height.

CR2430 battery drawing: 24.5 mm across, 3 mm thick CR2430 3V + ⌀ 24.5 mm 3 mm
CR2430, face and side profile, drawn to scale: 24.5 mm across, 3 mm thick.
Voltage
3 V
Size (D×H)
24.5 × 3 mm
Chemistry
Lithium manganese dioxide (Li/MnO2)
Capacity
270-300 mAh

Same battery, other names

Every code below is the exact same cell as CR2430. Any of them will fit and work identically.

DL2430ECR2430

Compatible replacements

  • CR2450: Same diameter, 2 mm taller, about double the capacity; fits only holders built for 5 mm.

Buying and replacement notes

The CR2430 and CR2450 share their 24.5 mm diameter and are separated only by 2 mm of height, so they are chronically cross-ordered. A CR2450 will not close inside a CR2430 fob, while a CR2430 in a CR2450 holder sits loose and cuts out. The number after 24 is the height in tenths of a millimeter; match it and there is no ambiguity.

Commonly used in

key fobs (Volvo, BMW some)wireless sensorsremote controlsmedical wearables

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Comparisons

⚠️ Keep away from children. Swallowed button batteries, especially 20 mm lithium coins, cause severe injury within hours. If a child swallows one, call the 24/7 National Battery Ingestion Hotline (US) at 800-498-8666 or poison control at 800-222-1222 immediately. What every parent should know.

Frequently asked questions

Are the CR2430 and CR2450 interchangeable?
No. Both are 24.5 mm wide 3 V lithium cells, but the CR2430 is 3.0 mm tall and the CR2450 is 5.0 mm. The taller cell physically cannot fit a 2430 compartment, and the shorter one makes unreliable contact in a 2450 holder. Match the exact code.
Which key fobs take a CR2430?
Many Volvo fobs, some BMW display keys' companions and assorted European remotes. As always, the definitive answer is printed on the cell you remove. Fobs from the same maker vary by year and market, so do not order on brand reputation alone.
How long does a CR2430 last?
Two to four years in a transmit-only fob, one to two in a proximity smart key, and up to five-plus in low-duty sensors. Its roughly 285 mAh is a comfortable margin over the CR2032 for devices with the room to take the wider cell.

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