May 27, 2025 · Why are there no B size batteries? Did they ever make them? The answers are surprisingly layered, touching on history, design standards and shifting consumer needs.

Mar 12, 2025 · The truth is, B batteries did exist. And in a way, they still do. The confusion comes from the fact that two different battery types have shared the "B" label.

Jan 19, 2018 · As you are probably aware of, you can choose from AA, AAA, C, and D batteries – but not B. Hmmmmm. A bit odd, isn’t it? Well, the answer is that B batteries used to exist, but have more …

Jul 15, 2025 · No, there are no B batteries—but the reason isn’t what you’d expect. While AA, AAA, C, and D batteries clutter your junk drawer, the elusive “B” size remains conspicuously absent. Was it a …

This is a list of the sizes, shapes, and general characteristics of some common primary and secondary battery types in household, automotive and light industrial use. The complete nomenclature for a …

Apr 11, 2025 · But what happened to the B-size battery, and did it ever even exist? The B-size battery did, in fact, exist. Early on, there were many different manufacturer specifications for dry-cell …

Mar 21, 2024 · Once upon a time, there used to be B batteries, but they’re not manufactured anymore. Here’s why they disappeared from shelves.

May 20, 2025 · Why are there no B-size batteries? Learn why they disappeared, what replaced them, and how lithium tech now powers modern devices.

Mar 24, 2022 · Far more than radio manufacturers leaving the B battery behind, its waning popularity has played a far bigger role in its obsolescence. B never had much commercial appeal, while the …

Apr 11, 2025 · The absence of B-cell batteries stems from historical standardization. Early 20th-century battery manufacturers prioritized sizes A, C, and D for flashlights and military devices.