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Cheapest 9V batteries: 9V battery price per battery

The 9V battery is the rectangular block used in smoke detectors, guitar pedals and some test equipment. This page compares the 9V battery on price per battery across 114 listings, with a median of $3.19 and a middle range of $1.25 to $7.37. Packs run from a single battery to two dozen, and the price per battery is what separates them.

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  • $0.83/batterycheapest
  • $3.19/batterymedian
  • 1,400 mAhhighest stated mAh

Compare within one size. Price per battery says nothing across sizes: an AA and a CR2032 are different products. Size, pack count, chemistry and capacity are read from the listing title and can be wrong, so confirm them on the product page.

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0.83$19.99241Single-use9V17-24Not stated—NewOther24 Pack 9V Batteries 9 Volt Battery for Smoke Detector Guitar Garage Door Opener Guitar Pedals Smoke Alarm BatteryView deal
0.83$19.99241Single-use9V17-24Not stated—NewPkcellPKCELL 9V Batteries 24 Pack 9 Volt Battery for Smoke AlarmsView deal
0.87$20.89241Single-use9V17-24Alkaline—NewEBLEBL 9V Batteries 24 Pack, Alkaline Power 9 Volt Battery, 7-Year Shelf LifeView deal
0.90$8.99101Single-use9V9-16Not stated—NewPkcellPKCELL 9V Batteries 10 Pack 9 Volt Battery for Smoke AlarmsView deal
1.00$7.9981Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewEBLEBL 9V Batteries 8 Pack, Alkaline Power 9 Volt Battery,7-Year Shelf LifeView deal
1.04$12.49121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewEBLEBL 9 Volt Batteries 12 Pack, 7-Year Shelf Life, Long-Lasting AlkalineView deal
1.06$16.99161Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewGMCELLGMCELL 9V Batteries 16-Pack,Alkaline Non-Rechargeable Long-LastingView deal
1.14$13.68121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewNORTHSKYNORTHSKY 9V Alkaline Batteries 12 Pack, Long Lasting, 5-Year Shelf LifeView deal
1.22$29.33241Single-use9V17-24Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics 24-Pack 9V Alkaline Batteries for Smoke Detector, Electronics & Audio, 5-Year Shelf LifeView deal
1.25$4.9941Single-use9V2-4Not stated—NewOther9V Batteries 6F22 Square Battery (4 Pack) for Smoke Detector Alarm System, Wireless doorbell, Electronics Long-LastingView deal
1.25$9.9881Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewDURNERGYDURNERGY 9V Batteries, 9 Volt Batteries 8 Pack,10-Year Shelf Life, 9V Batteries for Smoke Alarms, Guitar Pedals, Microphone, Smoke Detector Battery, Square Batteries 6LR61 9V Alkaline BatteriesView deal
1.25$9.9981Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewVonikoVoniko 9V Batteries - Alkaline 9V Battery 8 Pack - Ultra Long Lasting with a 7 - Year Shelf LifeView deal
1.25$9.9981Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewPowerowlPOWEROWL High Capacity 9V Batteries 8 Pack, Alkaline 9 Volt Battery 6LR61 for Smoke Detector Fire Alarm and More DevicesView deal
1.25$9.9981Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewOther9V Batteries 8 Pack Ultra Alkaline 9 Volt Battery for Smoke Detector, Smoke Alarms, Guitar Pedals, Microphone, Long-Lasting Square 6LR61 Fire Alarm Batteries, 10-Year Shelf LifeView deal
1.30$6.4951Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewOther9V Batteries for Smoke Detector: Alkaline Fire Alarm Battery 5 Pack - Long Lasting Power for Guitar Pedals Microphone Multimeter - 10 Years Shelf Life for Emergency PreparednessView deal
1.33$15.99121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewVonikoVoniko 9V Batteries 12 Pack, 9 Volt Alkaline Battery for Smoke AlarmsView deal
1.41$22.49161Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewOtherHigh Capacity 9V Batteries 16 Pack, Alkaline 9 Volt Battery 6LR61 for Smoke Detector Fire Alarm and More DevicesView deal
1.42$16.98121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewACDelcoACDelco 12-Count 9 Volt Batteries, Maximum Power Super Alkaline Battery, 7-Year Shelf Life, Recloseable PackagingView deal
1.42$16.99121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewPkcellPKCELL 12-Pack 9V Batteries, Ultra Alkaline 9 Volt Battery for Smoke AlarmsView deal
1.42$17.04121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewPowermaxPowermax 12-Count 9V Batteries, Ultra Long Lasting Alkaline Battery for Home and Office, 7-Year Shelf Life, Reclosable PackagingView deal
1.53$7.6651Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewOther5 piece 32A A32 MN32 L822 G32A 32 Bulk 0% Mercury 0% Hg 9V Heavy Duty Alkaline BatteryView deal
1.53$110.45721Single-use9V49-100Alkaline—NewDuracellPROCELL 9V Alkaline Batteries for Smoke Detectors, 72 Count Bulk PackView deal
1.57$6.2941Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewEBLEBL 9 Volt Batteries 4 Pack, 9V Batteries Alkaline Power Ultra Long LastingView deal
1.58$56.99361Single-use9V25-48Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer(R) 9-Volt Alkaline Industrial Batteries (Pack of 3 (12 batteries each))View deal
1.59$12.6981Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics 8-Pack 9V Long-Lasting Alkaline Batteries for Smoke Detector, Electronics & Audio, Reliable, 5-Year Shelf LifeView deal
1.60$6.3941Single-use9V2-4Not stated—NewPkcellPKCELL 9V Batteries 4 Pack 9 Volt Battery for Smoke AlarmsView deal
1.62$12.9381Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewPowermaxPowermax 8-Count 9V Batteries, Ultra Long Lasting Alkaline Battery for Home and Office, 7-Year Shelf Life, Reclosable PackagingView deal
1.65$6.5941Single-use9V2-4Not stated—NewOther9V Batteries Carbon 9 Volt Battery for Smoke Detector 9V 6F22 Square Battery, Long-Lasting, 4 PackView deal
1.67$9.9961Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewOther9V Batteries Alkaline 9 Volt Square Battery for Smoke Detector, 10-Year Shelf Life Long-Lasting, 6 Count PackView deal
1.79$8.9651Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewOther5 piece 32A A32 MN32 L822 G32A 32 Card 0% Mercury 0% Hg 9V Long Duration Alkaline BatteryView deal
1.82$7.2941Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewVonikoVoniko 9V Batteries 4 Pack, 9 Volt Alkaline Battery for Smoke AlarmsView deal
1.88$18.75101Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewKodakKODAK 9V Alkaline Batteries (10 Pack) Smoke Alarm Battery, 6LR61, PP3View deal
1.97$23.61121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer Industrial 9 Volt Batteries, Alkaline 9v Battery (12 Count)View deal
2.03$24.39121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewOther9V Alkaline Industrial Value Pack Batteries (12 pk)View deal
2.11$16.9081Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX 9V Batteries (8 Pack), 9 Volt Alkaline BatteriesView deal
2.22$8.8941Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewOtherHW 9V Alkaline Low Self-Discharge 5-Year Shelf Life 4 Pack for Smoke AlarmsView deal
2.25$13.4861Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac 9V Batteries, Ultra Pro Alkaline 9V Cell Batteries (6 Battery Count)View deal
2.27$27.26121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewDuracell: Duracell PC1604BKD Procell Alkaline Batteries, 9V (Pack of 12) – style and color may varyView deal
2.30$18.4081Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac High Energy 9V Batteries (8 Pack), Alkaline 9 Volt BatteriesView deal
2.31$59.99261Rechargeable9V25-48NiMH—NewTenergyTenergy 26 Pack NiMH Rechargeable Batteries: 8AA, 8AAA, 4C, 4D, 2 9V ComboView deal
2.40$11.9951Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewGPAlkaline Batteries GP - A32 (29A) 9V (pack of 5) by AlkalineView deal
2.45$9.7941Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics 4-Pack 9V Long-Lasting Alkaline Batteries for Smoke Detector, Electronics & Audio, 5-Year Shelf LifeView deal
2.49$9.9641Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX 9V Batteries (4 Pack), 9 Volt Alkaline BatteriesView deal
2.50$9.9941Single-use9V2-4Not stated—NewPhilipsPHILIPS 9v Batteries 4 Pack Long Lasting 9 V Battery For Smoke DetectorView deal
2.60$5.1921Single-use9V2-4Not stated—NewPkcellPKCELL 9 Volt Battery, 2 Pack 9V Batteries for Smoke Detector, AlarmsView deal
2.67$31.99121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewPhilipsPHILIPS 9V Alkaline Batteries 12 Pack, Up to 10-Year Shelf LifeView deal
2.78$16.6561Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer 9V Alkaline Batteries, 6 CountView deal
2.82$11.2941Rechargeable9V2-4NiMH150 mAhNewEBLEBL 9V Rechargeable Batteries 150mAh Ni-MH, 4-PackView deal
2.83$5.6521Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac Fusion 9V Batteries (2 Pack), Alkaline 9 Volt BatteriesView deal
2.89$17.3361Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX Alkaline Battery 9 Volt 1 Each (Pack of 6)View deal
2.90$11.6041Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX 9V Batteries (4 Pack), 9 Volt Alkaline BatteriesView deal
2.99$2.9911Single-use9V1Alkaline—NewPromierPromier Premium 9 Volt Alkaline Battery | 1 Pack Long-Lasting 9V Power | 10 Year Shelf Life & Leakage Protection | Mercury-Free Energy for Smoke Detectors, Toys & FlashlightsView deal
3.00$35.96121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell PGD MN1604BKD Coppertop Battery, Alkaline, 9V Size (Pack of 12)View deal
3.00$23.9981Rechargeable9V5-8Not stated—NewOtherRechargeable 9V Batteries 8 PackView deal
3.04$15.1951Single-use9V5-8Lithium—NewOther9Volt Lithium Batteries 5 Pack Long-Lasting with USB-C CableView deal
3.05$6.0921Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewVonikoVoniko 9V Batteries 2 Pack, 9 Volt Alkaline Battery for Smoke AlarmsView deal
3.14$25.1481Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer Alkaline Power 9V Batteries (8 Pack), Long-LastingView deal
3.25$6.4921Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX 9V Batteries (2 Pack), 9 Volt Alkaline Batteries - Packaging May VaryView deal
3.25$6.4921Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX 9V Batteries (2 Pack), 9 Volt Alkaline BatteriesView deal
3.25$6.4921Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewPhilipsPHILIPS 9 Volt Battery 2 Pack, Power Alkaline 9V Batteries, Reliable Long Lasting Power, Leak Proof Design, All Purpose 9volt Battery for All Your Household & Office Needs.View deal
3.25$12.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion1,200 mAhNewLithoPulseLithoPulse 4 Pack 9V Lithium Batteries Rechargeable 1200mAh 9 Volt BatteryView deal
3.30$32.99101Rechargeable9V9-16NiMH250 mAhNewTenergyTenergy 9V NiMH Battery, High Capacity 250mAh Rechargeable 9 Volt Batteries for Smoke Detector/Alarms, TENS Unit, Metal Detector, and More, 10 PackView deal
3.37$26.9981Rechargeable9V5-8NiMH—NewOtherHW 9V Rechargeable Batteries 500+Cycles 8 Pack, NiMH for Walkie-TalkiesView deal
3.38$40.58121Single-use9V9-16Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell - CopperTop 9V Alkaline Batteries - long lasting, all-purpose 9 Volt battery for household and business, 12 Count (Pack of 1) (MN1604BKD)View deal
3.74$7.4821Single-use9V2-4Not stated—NewOther9V Battery Flashlight, Pocket LED Mini Flashlight (2pcs)View deal
3.75$14.9941Rechargeable9V2-4NiMH280 mAhNewEBLEBL 9V Rechargeable Batteries NiMH Everyday 280mAh 9V Battery for Smoke Alarm Detector, 4-PacksView deal
3.83$15.3041Rechargeable9V2-4NiMH200 mAhPre-chargedNewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics 4-Pack Rechargeable 9 Volt Ni-MH Batteries, 200 mAh, Pre-Charged, Long Lasting Power, Recharge up to 1000x TimesView deal
3.99$19.9551Single-use9V5-8Not stated—NewOther5 Pack - 9 Volt Battery LED Light with On/Off Switch (Red)View deal
4.00$7.9921Single-use9V2-4Not stated—NewXZWXZW 2PCS 9V Battery Boxs with 2X Lead Wires Spring ClipView deal
4.25$16.9941Rechargeable9V2-4NiMH250 mAhNewTenergyTenergy 9V NiMH Battery, High Capacity 250mAh Rechargeable 9 Volt Batteries for Smoke Detector/Alarms, TENS Unit, Metal Detector, and More (4 Pack)View deal
4.25$16.9941Rechargeable9V2-4NiMH—NewOtherHW 9V Rechargeable Batteries 500+Cycles 4 Pack, NiMH for TENS & EMS UnitsView deal
4.25$16.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion—NewOtherRechargeable 9V Battery,3800mWh High Performance 9V Li-ion Battery(4Counts)View deal
4.58$18.3141Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Coppertop 9V Battery, 4 Count, Smoke Detector, Long-lastingView deal
4.58$18.3241Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewDuracellCoppertop 9-Volt Alkaline Batteries for Household Devices (4-Pack)View deal
4.70$28.1961Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewDuracellDURACELL Coppertop 9V Battery, 6 Count, Smoke Detector BatteryView deal
4.75$18.9941Rechargeable9V2-4NiMH250 mAhNewTenergyTenergy Premium 9V Batteries Rechargeable High Drain 250mAh NiMH 9V Square Battery for Smoke Alarm/Detector, 4 PackView deal
4.83$9.6521Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Coppertop 9V Battery, 2 Count, Smoke Detector, Long-lastingView deal
4.87$38.9981Single-use9V5-8Lithium1,200 mAhNewOtherHW 9V Batteries 1200mAh 8 Pack, Lithium for Smoke Detectors -40°F to 140°FView deal
4.88$24.3951Single-use9V5-8Not stated—NewOtherBatteries/9Volt - Size Battery (Pack of 5)View deal
4.95$19.7941Single-use9V2-4Lithium—NewAllmaxAllmax 9V Maximum Power Lithium Batteries (4 Count) – 9 VoltView deal
4.97$4.9711Single-use9V1Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX 9V Battery (1 Pack), 9 Volt Alkaline BatteriesView deal
5.00$9.9921Single-use9V2-4Lithium—NewOther2-Pack High-Performance 9V Lithium Batteries with USB-C Charging.View deal
5.00$9.9921Single-use9V2-4Lithium1,200 mAhNewBlinkspowerBlinkspower 9V Lithium Batteries, 2 Pack, 1200mAhView deal
5.00$9.9921Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion—NewOtherRechargeable 9V Battery,3800mWh High Performance 9V Li-ion Battery(2Counts)View deal
5.00$19.9941Single-use9V2-4Lithium1,200 mAhNewOther9V Lithium Batteries, 1200mAh Lithium 9 Volt Batteries, 10 Year Shelf Life, Long-Lasting Power for Smoke Detector, Microphone and Walkie Talkie, Non-Rechargeable 4 PackView deal
5.00$19.9941Single-use9V2-4Lithium1,200 mAhNewEBLEBL 9V Lithium Batteries 4 Pack, 1200mAh Non-Rechargeable 9V Batteries - High Performance Lithium Metal Battery with Constant Voltage, Longer Lasting for Smoke Alarm Detector & Smart Home DevicesView deal
5.00$19.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion600 mAhNewEBLEBL Rechargeable 9V Batteries 9 Volt Li-ion 600mAh Lithium ion Batteries (4-Packs)View deal
5.00$19.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion600 mAhNewPowerowlPOWEROWL 9V Rechargeable Batteries 600mAh Lithium-ion Low Self Discharge Battery for Smoke Dectector and More 4 PackView deal
5.00$19.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion1,300 mAhUSB-C chargingNewOtherRechargeable 9V Batteries Lithium USB-C 1300mAh, 4 PackView deal
5.00$39.9981Single-use9V5-8Lithium1,200 mAhNewEnegitechEnegitech 9V Lithium Battery, 9 Volt Battery 1200mAh Non-Rechargeable for Smoke Detector, Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Metal Detector (9V 8 Pack)View deal
5.25$20.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Not stated1,300 mAhNewArtmanArtman Rechargeable 9V Batteries 4 Pack,1300mAh 9 Volt Rechargeable BatteryView deal
5.25$41.9981Single-use9V5-8Lithium—NewOther8-Pack 9 Volt Lithium Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Long Lasting PowerView deal
5.50$10.9921Rechargeable9V2-4NiMH200 mAhNewTenergyTenergy Centura 9V NIMH Rechargeable Batteries, 200mAh Low Self-Discharge Square Battery for Smoke Alarm/Detector, 2 PackView deal
6.00$23.9941Single-use9V2-4Lithium—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics 4-Pack 9 Volt Lithium High-Performance Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Long Lasting PowerView deal
6.00$23.9941Single-use9V2-4Not stated1,400 mAhNewOtherHW 9V Batteries 1400mAh Long Lasting Power USB-C 4 Pack for Smoke DetectorsView deal
6.39$19.1831Single-use9V2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer Max - 9V Battery (3 Pack) - Nine Volt Alkaline Block BatteriesView deal
6.50$12.9921Single-use9V2-4Lithium1,200 mAhNewLithoPulseLithoPulse 2 Pack 9V Lithium Batteries 1200mAh Non-Rechargeable 9V BatteryView deal
6.55$26.1941Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewEBLEBL Rechargeable 9V Lithium Battery 5400mWh, USB-C 2H Fast Charge (4 Pack)View deal
6.75$26.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Not stated—NewOtherHW 9V Batteries Rechargeable Low-Noise Fast Charge 4 Pack for Music GearView deal
7.00$13.9921Single-use9V2-4Lithium1,200 mAhNewTenergyTenergy 9V Lithium Batteries, 1200mah Non-Rechargeable Batteries, 10 Years Shelf Life Lithium 9 Volt Batteries, 2 PackView deal
7.00$13.9921Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion1,300 mAhUSB-C chargingNewOther1300mAh Rechargeable 9V Batteries Lithium USB C, 2 PackView deal
7.15$7.1511Single-use9V1Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Alkaline 9V Battery, 1 CountView deal
7.37$7.3711Single-use9V1Alkaline—NewEvereadyEveready Gold Alkaline 9V Batteries, 1 Pack of 9 Volt BatteriesView deal
7.57$37.8351Single-use9V5-8Alkaline—NewOther5 Pieces 32A A32 MN32 L822 G32A 32 Bulk 0% Mercury 0% Hg 9V Heavy Duty Long Duration Alkaline Premium BatteryView deal
7.75$15.4921Single-use9V2-4Lithium—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics 2-Pack 9 Volt High-Performance Lithium Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Long Lasting Power, Outdoor Use, Temperature RangeView deal
8.00$15.9921Single-use9V2-4Lithium1,200 mAhNewPowerowlPOWEROWL 9V Lithium Batteries, 1200mAh Non-Rechargeable 9 Volt Battery for Smoke Detector Fire Alarms - 2 PackView deal
8.00$15.9921Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion1,350 mAhNewOtherRechargeable 9V Lithium Batteries 2-Pack(1350mAh)View deal
9.01$9.0111Single-use9V1Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Coppertop 9V Battery, 1 Count, Smoke Detector, Long-lastingView deal
9.17$440.00481Single-use9V25-48Lithium—NewEnergizerEnergizer L522 Lithium Battery, 9V, Pack of 48View deal
9.89$118.68121Single-use9V9-16Lithium—NewEnergizerEnergizer Industrial Lithium 9V Batteries, 12pk, LN522View deal
10.99$21.9821Single-use9V2-4Lithium—NewEnergizerEnergizer Ultimate Lithium 9V Batteries (2 Pack), 9 Volt Lithium BatteriesView deal
10.99$10.9911Single-use9V1Lithium—NewEnergizerEnergizer Ultimate Lithium 9V Batteries (1 Pack), Lithium 9 Volt BatteriesView deal
12.50$49.9941Rechargeable9V2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewpalebluepaleblue 9V Rechargeable Lithium Battery, 4-Pack, USB-C, 9.0VView deal
16.59$16.5911Rechargeable9V1NiMH—NewEnergizerEnergizer Recharge Universal Rechargeable 9V Batteries, 1 PackView deal

Price charts

Value map: pack count against price

$0$2$4$6$8$10010203040Bigger pack, lower price per batteryBatteries in the packPrice per battery

Each dot is one listing; 6 are off the chart (larger than 40 batteries or priced above $10.00/battery). 114 of 114 listings state a pack count. Among listings at or above the median pack count (4 batteries), the cheapest is 24 Pack 9V Batteries 9 Volt Battery for Smoke Detector Guitar Garage Door Ope... at $0.83/battery.

Price per battery by pack count

$0$5$101$7.372$5.004$4.256$2.788$2.1110$1.8812$1.9724$0.87

24 listings have the lowest median price per battery here ($0.87, from 5 listings). Pack counts with fewer than 3 listings are left out.

How prices are spread

02040Median $3.19$5$10Price per batteryListings

Half of the 114 listings cost between $1.67 and $5.00 per battery; the median is $3.19. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.

Price per battery by chemistry

$0$5$10$15$20AlkalineLithiumNiMHLi-ionNot stated

Alkaline has the lowest median ($2.22/battery) and Lithium the highest ($6.00/battery). Chemistries with fewer than 5 listings are left out.

How to choose 9V batteries

What to look for

  • Check the pack count: a 24-pack and a 2-pack of 9V sit at very different prices per battery.
  • Chemistry matters: most 9V listings are alkaline, lithium 9V cost more, and rechargeable 9V (NiMH or lithium-ion) are a separate group.
  • Clips, snaps and holders for a 9V battery are accessories and are left out.
  • A '9V' in a title can also be a voltage for something else; the size column shows what the parser read.

Who this page suits

People buying 9V batteries for smoke alarms, pedals and meters who want the lowest price per battery.

Less useful if

Your device takes cylinders or a coin cell; see the AA, AAA and coin cell pages.

9V price snapshot

Price per battery by pack count

Pack countListingsCheapestMedian
17$2.99$7.37
220$2.60$5.00
432$1.25$4.25
65$1.67$2.78
815$1.00$2.11
103$0.90$1.88
1213$1.04$1.97
245$0.83$0.87

Most listed brands

BrandListingsCheapestMedian
Energizer17$1.58$3.25
Duracell10$1.53$4.58
EBL9$0.87$2.82
Amazon Basics6$1.22$3.14
Tenergy6$2.31$4.50
Pkcell5$0.83$1.42
Voniko4$1.25$1.58
Powerowl3$1.25$5.00

Quick facts

  • Middle 80% of prices: $1.25 to $7.37 per battery
  • Typical listing: 4 for $16.29
  • 26 brands with listings here
  • Median stated mAh: 1,200 mAh (23 listings state one)
  • 52% are alkaline
  • 16% are lithium
  • 21% are rechargeable

How 9V compares

CategoryListingsCheapestMedianvs 9V
9V (this page)114$0.83$3.19—
Coin cell487$0.04$0.75−77%
AA375$0.16$1.38−57%
AAA294$0.18$0.96−70%
CR2032125$0.15$0.88−72%
All batteries1,915$0.04$1.19−63%

Median price per battery across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against 9V.

Frequently asked questions

Why do bigger packs usually cost less per battery?

Sellers often price larger multipacks lower per battery, and you can check that for 9V batteries on this page: compare the price per battery across pack counts in the table and in the pack-count chart. It does not hold for every listing, so rely on the figure rather than the pack size alone, and remember that a big pack means buying more batteries than you may use soon.

How do alkaline, lithium and rechargeable batteries compare on price per battery?

The chemistry column and the chemistry chart show each group's price per battery for the listings on this page. Single-use alkaline listings usually come out lower per battery than lithium or rechargeable ones, but a rechargeable battery can be used again, so its price per battery is not a like-for-like figure with a single-use cell. How many times you would recharge it is up to you, and we do not measure it.

Does the same 9V battery fit every device?

The 9V block has the same snap connector across brands, but a device may specify a chemistry, and some smoke alarms ask for a particular type. Check the device manual; this page only compares price per battery.

How much do 9V batteries cost per battery?

Across 114 listings, the middle 80% range from about $1.25 to $7.37 per battery, with a median of $3.19. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

Which of the 9V batteries has the lowest price per battery right now?

At the last update it is 24 Pack 9V Batteries 9 Volt Battery for Smoke Detector Guitar Garage Door Ope..., at $0.83 per battery. The cheapest listing is not always the best buy: compare the chemistry, the pack count and the seller before you order.