Many of us get through countless batteries throughout the year, using them to power our TV remotes, children’s toys, game ...

Instead, batteries are labelled based on chemistry and dimensions, which is why an AA battery might also be called LR6, MN1500, or E91, depending on where you are.

Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains why we only see standard-sized batteries like AA, AAA, C and D ... Slate's Explainer: No More A and B Battery Sizes. December 25, 2003 12:00 AM ET.

If you don't think B batteries exist, you're not alone. The truth is, they're real, but just a lot less common than other types of power we use today.

There’s no shortage of conflicting messages on what to do with your dead alkaline batteries, which include AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt. Governments and battery makers don’t have consistent and ...

If you use lots of batteries for home or business, you can’t do better than this bulk bundle of 12 AA and 12 AAA batteries. Made by a Silicon Valley battery supplier, this brand holds its charge ...

But you may not be to blame.There's no shortage of conflicting messages on what to do with your dead alkaline batteries, which include AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt.

There’s no shortage of conflicting messages on what to do with your dead alkaline batteries, which include AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt.

But you may not be to blame.There's no shortage of conflicting messages on what to do with your dead alkaline batteries, which include AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt.

But you may not be to blame.There's no shortage of conflicting messages on what to do with your dead alkaline batteries, which include AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt.