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Cheapest C batteries by price per battery

C batteries are the mid-size cylinder found in toys, radios and some flashlights, and they are usually sold in small packs. This page ranks 85 C batteries by price per battery, with a median of $2.29 and a middle range of $1.04 to $5.00. With smaller packs the pack count matters less than for AA, but it still moves the price per battery, so the table divides one by the other for every listing.

  • 85listings
  • $0.38/batterycheapest
  • $2.29/batterymedian
  • 5,000 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.

Lowest price per battery by brand

Lowest price per battery among named brands.

  1. 1
    $0.73/batteryAmazon Basics C Cell Alkaline Long-Lasting All-Purpose Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 5-Year...
    24$17.49Alkaline17-24
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  2. 2
    $0.92/batteryAllmax C Maximum Power Alkaline Batteries (48 Count) – 1.5V
    48$43.99Alkaline25-48
    View on Amazon
  3. 3
    $0.93/batteryEnergizer Industrial Alkaline C Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 72 Count
    72$66.97Alkaline49-100
    View on Amazon

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0.38$23.99641RechargeableC49-100Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOtherLithium Rechargeable C Batteries 8 Pack,4070mWh High Capacity 1.5V Li-ion C Batteries with 4 in 1 USB-C Charge Cable,Long Lasting Batteries C Size(8Pcs)View deal
0.73$17.49241Single-useC17-24Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics C Cell Alkaline Long-Lasting All-Purpose Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 5-Year Shelf Life, 24-PackView deal
0.92$43.99481Single-useC25-48Alkaline—NewAllmaxAllmax C Maximum Power Alkaline Batteries (48 Count) – 1.5VView deal
0.93$66.97721Single-useC49-100Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer Industrial Alkaline C Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 72 CountView deal
0.98$188.641921Single-useC101+Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics C Cell All-Purpose Alkaline Batteries, Long-lasting Power, 5-Year Shelf Life, 16 Pack Of 12 Count, 192 Count TotalView deal
1.00$11.99121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewAllmaxAllmax C Maximum Power Alkaline Batteries (12 Count) – 1.5VView deal
1.01$24.32241Single-useC17-24Alkaline—NewACDelcoACDelco 24-Count C Batteries, Maximum Power Super Alkaline Battery for Home and Office, 7-Year Shelf Life, Recloseable PackagingView deal
1.03$73.99721Single-useC49-100Alkaline—NewDuracellPROCELL C Alkaline Batteries, 1.5V, 72-Pack for Professional DevicesView deal
1.04$24.99241Single-useC17-24Alkaline—NewTenergyTenergy 1.5V C Alkaline LR14 Battery, High Performance C Non-Rechargeable Batteries for Clocks, Remotes, Toys & Electronic Devices, Replacement C Cell Batteries, 24 PackView deal
1.05$12.59121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics C Cell Alkaline All-Purpose Batteries, 1.5 Volt, Long-Lasting Reliable Power, 5-Year Shelf Life, 12-PackView deal
1.12$13.41121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewACDelcoACDelco 12-Count C Batteries, Maximum Power Super Alkaline Battery, 7-Year Shelf Life, Recloseable PackagingView deal
1.16$13.89121Single-useC9-16Zinc-carbon—NewPkcellPKCELL 12 Pack C Batteries, R14P 1.5V C Size Carbon Zinc BatteryView deal
1.25$29.95241Single-useC17-24Alkaline—NewImpeccaImpecca C Batteries, All-Purpose Alkaline Batteries (24-Pack) High Performance, Long Lasting, and Leak Resistant 24-Count LR14 - Platinum SeriesView deal
1.25$9.9981Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewOtherC Batteries 8 Pack, Alkaline Hight Performance C Battery with 10-Year Shelf Life，Long-Lasting Power 1.5V C Cell Battery for Flashlights,Remotes,Clocks,etc.View deal
1.31$15.74121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewNORTHSKYNORTHSKY C Alkaline Batteries,12 Pack - Ultimate Reliability, 9X Longer Life Than Carbon Batteries, Leakproof Design, 5-Year Shelf Life, Date CodedView deal
1.33$15.99121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewVonikoVoniko Ultra Alkaline C Batteries, C Size LR14 Batteries 12 Pack – 10-Year Shelf Life and 6-9 Times The Power as Carbon Batteries, C Cell 1.5 Volt BatteryView deal
1.33$15.99121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewOtherC Batteries 12 Pack, Alkaline Hight Performance C Battery with 10-Year Shelf Life，Long-Lasting Power 1.5V C Cell Battery for Flashlights,Remotes,Clocks,Stereos,etc.View deal
1.34$10.6881Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics C Cell Alkaline Long-Lasting All-Purpose Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 5-Year Shelf Life, 8-PackView deal
1.37$10.9981Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewACDelcoACDelco 8-Count C Batteries, Maximum Power Super Alkaline Battery for Home and Office, 7-Year Shelf Life, Recloseable PackagingView deal
1.37$21.99161RechargeableC9-16Not stated2,200 mAhNewOther16pcs Ni-Cd Rechargeable C Battery Sub C 1.2V 2200mAh C Size (Green)View deal
1.38$16.60121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewEvereadyEveready Energizer C Alkaline Industrial Batteries, Box Of 12View deal
1.42$16.99121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewTenergyTenergy 1.5V C Alkaline LR14 Battery, High Performance C Non-Rechargeable Batteries for Clocks, Remotes, Toys & Electronic Devices, Replacement C Cell Batteries, 12 PackView deal
1.46$34.99241Single-useC17-24Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac Batteries ALC-12PPJ UltraPro Industrial Alkaline Battery, C Size, Standard, Black (Pack of 24) (ALC12-2)View deal
1.48$70.99481Single-useC25-48Alkaline—NewEnergizerENERGIZER E93 Max ALKALINE C BATTERY Made in USA Exp. 12-2024 or later - 48 CountView deal
1.50$8.9961Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewAllmaxAllmax C Maximum Power Alkaline Batteries (6 Count) – 1.5VView deal
1.50$17.99121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer EN93 Industrial C 12 Alkaline Batteries, Pack of 12View deal
1.54$18.49121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewKodakKODAK C Cell Alkaline Batteries (12 Pack) C Size Battery, LR14, 1.5VView deal
1.57$18.87121Single-useC9-16Not stated—NewRayovacRayovac C Batteries, C Cell Battery, 12 CountView deal
1.61$12.8981Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewOtherHW C Batteries 8 Pack, LR14 Alkaline C Cell Battery for Toys and FlashlightView deal
1.67$19.99121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewInterstateInterstate Batteries C Cell Alkaline Batteries (12-Pack) 1.5VView deal
1.71$122.88721Single-useC49-100Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell MN1400 CopperTop Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide Battery, C Size, 1.5V (Case of 72)View deal
1.71$122.88721Single-useC49-100Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell PGD MN1400 Coppertop Battery, Alkaline, C Size (Pack of 72)View deal
1.75$13.9981Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewRadioShackRadioShack C Alkaline Batteries 2302298 Long Lasting Power 8 PackView deal
1.75$7.0041Single-useC2-4Zinc-carbon—NewPanasonic4Pc Size C Panasonic Batteries Super Heavy Duty Power Zinc CarbonView deal
1.92$7.6941Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics C Cell Alkaline All-Purpose Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 5-Year Shelf Life, Reliable Power for Toys, Clocks, Flashlights, 4-PackView deal
1.95$11.6961Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac C Batteries, Ultra Pro C Cell Batteries Alkaline, 6 CountView deal
1.97$11.7961Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac Batteries AL-C Alkaline Batteries, Size C (Pack of 6)View deal
2.05$24.63121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer Alkaline Power C Batteries (12 Pack), Long-Lasting Alkaline C Cell BatteriesView deal
2.05$24.63121Single-useC9-16Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX C Batteries, Premium Alkaline Cell, 12 CountView deal
2.05$16.4281Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX C Batteries, Premium Alkaline C Cell Batteries (8 Battery Count)View deal
2.24$8.9741Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Coppertop C Batteries, 4 Count, 10-Year Shelf Life, Long-lastingView deal
2.29$18.3181Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Coppertop C Batteries, 8 Count, 10-Year Shelf Life, Long-lastingView deal
2.29$18.3181Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell - CopperTop C Alkaline Batteries with recloseable package - long lasting, all-purpose C battery for household and business - 8 countView deal
2.45$9.7941Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewOtherC Batteries 4 Pack, 1.5v LR14, Long-Lasting Alkaline Batteries for Household and Office DevicesView deal
2.57$10.2941Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX C Batteries (4 Pack), C Cell Alkaline BatteriesView deal
2.58$12.9151Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Coppertop C Batteries, 2 Count Pack, C Battery with Long-Lasting Power, All-Purpose Alkaline C Battery for Household and Office Devices (Pack of 5)View deal
2.62$10.4841Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac C Batteries, Fusion Premium C Cell Batteries Alkaline, 4 CountView deal
2.87$22.9981RechargeableC5-8Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOtherC Batteries C Size Rechargeable Lithium Batteries, LR14 4070mWh 1.5V USB-C Charging for Toys and Floodlights，8 PackView deal
3.22$6.4421Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewTESLATESLA Batteries C Black+ (LR14 / Blister FOIL 2 PCS) Maximum Power Alkaline Batteries, 10 Year Shelf Life, A Long-Lasting Battery Life, Leak-Free.View deal
3.33$19.9961RechargeableC5-8NiMH5,000 mAhPre-chargedNewCITYORKCITYORK 6 Pack Rechargeable C Batteries, 5000mAh Pre-Charged Ni-MH C Cell Battery Low Self Discharge, High Capacity, C Size Rechargeable Household BatteriesView deal
3.33$159.99481RechargeableC25-48NiMH4,000 mAhPre-chargedNewTenergyTenergy Centura NiMH Rechargeable C Batteries, 4000mAh C Battery, Low Self Discharge C Cell Battery, Pre-Charged C Size Battery, 48 PackView deal
3.34$26.7081RechargeableC5-8Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOtherRechargeable C Batteries 8 Pack, 1.5V LR14 5000mWh USB-C Lithium BatteriesView deal
3.48$6.9521Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer Max C 2-Pack C CellView deal
3.50$6.9921Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewPromierPromier C Platinum Alkaline Battery 2 Pack | Long-Lasting 1.5V Power | 10 Year Guaranteed Storage Life & Leakage Protection | Mercury-Free Energy for Flashlights, Toys & ElectronicsView deal
3.50$27.9981RechargeableC5-8NiMH5,000 mAhNewEBLEBL Rechargeable C Batteries 5000mAh Ni-MH C Size Battery, Pack of 8View deal
3.55$7.1021Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX C Batteries (2 Pack), C Cell Alkaline BatteriesView deal
3.58$7.1621Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewULTRALASTULTRALAST ULA2C ULA2C C Alkaline Batteries, 2 pk, MulticolorView deal
3.67$14.6941RechargeableC2-4NiMH5,000 mAhPre-chargedNewAmazon BasicsAmazon Basics 4-Pack Rechargeable C Cell NiMH Batteries, 5000 mAh, Pre-Charged, Low Self Discharge, Recharge up to 1000x TimesView deal
3.80$18.9951Single-useC5-8Not stated2,200 mAhNewOtherNi-Cd Rechageble Batteries, 1.2V 2200 mAh 4/5Sub C BatteryView deal
3.92$31.3381RechargeableC5-8Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOtherC Batteries Rechargeable with USB 4 in 1 Cable 8 Pack C Size Cell Lithium Batteries LR141.5V Li-ion Power for Long-Lasting Use in FloodlightsView deal
4.00$15.9941RechargeableC2-4NiMH5,000 mAhNewEBLEBL Rechargeable C Batteries, 5000mAh Ni-MH High Capacity C Cell Battery New Retail Package, Pack of 4View deal
4.00$15.9941RechargeableC2-4Not stated5,000 mAhNewBonaiBonai Rechargeable C Batteries 4 Pack 5000mAh 1.2V C Size, Low Self-Discharge, Household Camping Emergency BackupView deal
4.11$32.8481Single-useC5-8Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX C Batteries, Premium Alkaline C Cell Batteries, (8 Battery Count), (Pack of 2)View deal
4.11$16.4441RechargeableC2-4Not stated—NewOtherRecharge Universal C Rechargeable Batteries, 2-Count (Pack of 2)View deal
4.21$16.8341RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOther5000mWh Rechargeable Lithium C Batteries 4 Pack with USB-C CableView deal
4.25$16.9941RechargeableC2-4NiMH5,000 mAhNewPowerowlPOWEROWL Rechargeable C Batteries Nickle Metal Hydride 5000mah Low Self Discharge NiMH C-Cell Battery (4 Pack)View deal
4.25$16.9941RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOther4 Pack USB Rechargeable 1.5V Lithium C Cell Batteries 4070mWh, 1200+ CyclesView deal
4.27$17.0941RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—NewOtherLithium C Batteries Rechargeable 4 Pack,1.5V LR14 4950mWh Large Capacity C Cell Batteries with 4-in-1 Cable,1300+ Cycles,Replacement for Toys, Flashlights, Remote Controls & MoreView deal
4.30$8.5921Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewDuracellDuracell Coppertop C Batteries, 2 Count, 10-Year Shelf Life, Long-lastingView deal
4.37$34.9981RechargeableC5-8NiMH5,000 mAhNewTenergyTenergy C Size Battery 1.2V 5000mAh High Capacity NiMH Rechargeable Battery for LED Flashlights Kids Toy and More (8 pcs)View deal
4.50$17.9941RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOtherC Batteries C Size Rechargeable Lithium Batteries, 4 Pack LR14 4100mWh 1.5V USB-C Charging for Toys and Floodlights (4 Pack)View deal
4.51$9.0321Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewRayovacRayovac Alkaline C Batteries, 814-2F, 2-PackView deal
4.62$36.9881RechargeableC5-8Li-ion—NewOtherRechargeable Lithium C Batteries 8 Pack, 9000mWh C Cell BatteriesView deal
4.62$36.9981RechargeableC5-8Li-ion—NewArtmanArtman Rechargeable Lithium C Batteries 8 Pack, 9000mWh C Cell BatteriesView deal
4.65$18.5941RechargeableC2-4NiMH5,000 mAhPre-chargedNewBEVIGORBEVIGOR Rechargeable C Batteries, 5000mAh 1.2V NiMH Precharged C Cell Batteries, Low Self Discharge Recharge up to 1300x Times, 4 PackView deal
4.75$18.9941RechargeableC2-4NiMH5,000 mAhPre-chargedNewCITYORKCITYORK 4 Pack Rechargeable C Batteries, 5000mAh Pre-Charged Ni-MH C Cell Battery Low Self Discharge, High Capacity, C Size Rechargeable Household BatteriesView deal
5.00$39.9981RechargeableC5-8NiMH5,000 mAhNewTenergyTenergy Premium Rechargeable C Batteries, High Capacity 5000mAh NiMH C Size Battery, C Cell Battery, 8 PackView deal
5.17$10.3421Single-useC2-4Alkaline—NewEnergizerEnergizer MAX C Alkaline Batteries, 2-CountView deal
5.50$21.9941RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewOtherHW Rechargeable C Lithium Batteries 4 Pack, 5600mWh 1.5V C Battery USB-CView deal
5.73$22.9341RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—NewOtherRechargeable C Batteries 4 Pack 7400mWh Lithium LR14 500+ CyclesView deal
5.75$22.9941RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—NewArtmanArtman Rechargeable Lithium C Batteries 4 Pack, 9000mWh C Cell BatteriesView deal
6.45$12.9021RechargeableC2-4Not stated—Pre-chargedNewEnergizerEnergizer Rechargeable C Batteries, Recharge C Battery Precharged, 2 CountView deal
6.50$25.9941RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewEBLEBL Rechargeable C Batteries 7500mWh Lithium, USB-C Fast Charge (4 Pack)View deal
8.00$15.9921RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewEBLEBL Rechargeable C Batteries 7500mWh Lithium, USB-C Fast Charge (2 Pack)View deal
15.00$29.9921RechargeableC2-4Li-ion—USB-C chargingNewpalebluepaleblue C Rechargeable Lithium Batteries, 2-Pack, USB-C, True 1.5VView deal

Price charts

Value map: pack count against price

$0$2$4$6$8$100204060Bigger pack, lower price per batteryBatteries in the packPrice per battery

Each dot is one listing; 2 are off the chart (larger than 76 batteries or priced above $10.00/battery). 85 of 85 listings state a pack count. Among listings at or above the median pack count (8 batteries), the cheapest is Lithium Rechargeable C Batteries 8 Pack,4070mWh High Capacity 1.5V Li-ion C B... at $0.38/battery.

Price per battery by pack count

$0$2$42$4.304$4.216$1.978$2.8712$1.3824$1.0448$1.48

24 listings have the lowest median price per battery here ($1.04, from 5 listings). Pack counts with fewer than 3 listings are left out.

How prices are spread

05101520Median $2.29$2$4$6Price per batteryListings

Half of the 85 listings cost between $1.42 and $4.11 per battery; the median is $2.29. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.

Price per battery by chemistry

$0$5$10AlkalineNiMHLi-ionNot stated

Alkaline has the lowest median ($1.67/battery) and Li-ion the highest ($4.62/battery). Chemistries with fewer than 5 listings are left out.

How to choose C batteries

What to look for

  • C cells come in small packs: compare the price per battery, not the pack price.
  • Check the chemistry: most listings are alkaline, and rechargeable C cells cost more per battery.
  • Battery adapters that let an AA fit a C slot are accessories and are left out.
  • Confirm the size on the product page: C is not the same as D, and the two are not interchangeable in a device.

Who this page suits

People replacing C cells in radios, toys or lanterns who want the lowest price per battery.

Less useful if

Your device takes D, AA or a coin cell, which are on other pages.

C price snapshot

Price per battery by pack count

Pack countListingsCheapestMedian
211$3.22$4.30
421$1.75$4.21
64$1.50$1.96
817$1.25$2.87
1215$1.00$1.38
245$0.73$1.04
483$0.92$1.48

Most listed brands

BrandListingsCheapestMedian
Energizer12$0.93$2.31
Duracell8$1.03$2.27
Amazon Basics6$0.73$1.19
Rayovac6$1.46$1.96
Tenergy5$1.04$3.33
EBL4$3.50$5.25
Allmax3$0.92$1.00
ACDelco3$1.01$1.12

Quick facts

  • Middle 80% of prices: $1.04 to $5.00 per battery
  • Typical listing: 8 for $17.09
  • 26 brands with listings here
  • Median stated mAh: 5,000 mAh (13 listings state one)
  • 60% are alkaline
  • 35% are rechargeable
  • 11% come in packs of 48 or more

How C compares

CategoryListingsCheapestMedianvs C
C (this page)85$0.38$2.29—
Coin cell487$0.04$0.75−67%
AA375$0.16$1.38−40%
AAA294$0.18$0.96−58%
CR2032125$0.15$0.88−62%
All batteries1,915$0.04$1.19−48%

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

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 C 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.

Are C and D batteries the same size?

No. D cells are larger than C cells, and a device is built for one or the other. Each size has its own page here because the price per battery is only comparable within one size.

How much do C batteries cost per battery?

Across 85 listings, the middle 80% range from about $1.04 to $5.00 per battery, with a median of $2.29. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

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

At the last update it is Lithium Rechargeable C Batteries 8 Pack,4070mWh High Capacity 1.5V Li-ion C B..., at $0.38 per battery. The cheapest listing is not always the best buy: compare the chemistry, the pack count and the seller before you order.