diff --git a/simple/widgets/system_resources.lua b/simple/widgets/system_resources.lua
index 3e75830..2d02f57 100644
--- a/simple/widgets/system_resources.lua
+++ b/simple/widgets/system_resources.lua
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ end
 
 
 local batteryContainer = wibox.widget {
-    layout = wibox.layout.flex.horizontal
+    layout = wibox.layout.fixed.horizontal
 }
 local timers = {}
 function refreshBatteries()