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Tanita BC-601 bathroom scale battery: 4 × AA

The Tanita BC-601 bathroom scale takes four AA 1.5V batteries.

AA

AA× 41.5V batteries

Also sold as LR6, E91, MN1500, 15A · AA details

Source: Tanita BC-601 manual

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Before you swap it

  • Change all four at once. Don't mix old batteries with new ones or one brand with another, since the weakest one in the set drags the others down with it.

Quick answers

What battery does the Tanita BC-601 take?

Four AA 1.5V batteries.

Is LR6 the same as AA?

Yes. LR6, E91, MN1500 and 15A are all the same cell as AA, sold under another name.