Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm House Wire – 180 m Pouch, 70 °C

Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm is a single-core LF FR copper house wire to IS 694:2010, voltage grade 1100 V, rated 70 °C: 50/0.26 strands (no./mm), about 3.48 mm overall, 7.98 ohm/km, 19 A in conduit or 22 A clipped direct, supplied in a 180 m pouch at MRP Rs 19,400 (polycab.com, October 2026). It is the lead-free flame-retardant Polycab LF FR wire in a 180 m pouch for contractors - FLAMESTOP technology, rodent protection and 99.97 % pure copper.

The 2.5 sq mm size is the usual choice for 6 A and 16 A socket circuits and dedicated circuits for small appliances. Polycab India Limited is India's largest manufacturer of wires and cables, with 27 manufacturing facilities, 4,300+ authorised distributors, 2,00,000+ retailers and an export presence in 84 countries (polycab.com, October 2026). Jai Enterprises stocks Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm in Bhilai and Raipur and supplies it all over Chhattisgarh - Bhilai, Raipur, Durg, Korba, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Jagdalpur, Kanker, Ambikapur and every other district - and across India.

Is this the right one for you?

Check these five things before you order:

• The circuit current is within 19 A enclosed in conduit or 22 A clipped direct (catalogue ratings for two cables in single phase, 40 °C ambient).
• You are wiring 6 A and 16 A socket circuits and dedicated circuits for small appliances.
• You are wiring a large site and want 180 m packs of a lead-free flame-retardant 70 °C wire.
• A 180 m pouch suits the job (the same construction is also sold in 90 m coils).
• If the load does not fit: for a lighter circuit, Polycab LF FR 1.5 sq mm (14 A in conduit); for a heavier one, Polycab LF FR 4 sq mm (26 A).

At a glance

• MRP: Rs 19,400 per 180 m pouch (inclusive of taxes, polycab.com, Oct 2026)
• Product: Polycab LF FR 180 m 2.5 sq mm
• Type: Single core FR PVC insulated unsheathed cable, 1100 V, IS 694:2010 - 180 m pouch packaging
• Nominal area: 2.5 sq mm
• Conductor: 50/0.26 strands (no./mm), bright annealed electrolytic bare copper (99.97 % purity per Polycab)
• Insulation: LF FR PVC, 0.7 mm nominal
• Overall diameter: approx. 3.48 mm
• Max. DC resistance: 7.98 ohm/km at 20 °C
• Current rating: 19 A in conduit (Method B) / 22 A clipped direct (Method C) - 2 cables, single phase, 40 °C
• Max. operating temperature: 70 °C
• Standard: IS 694:2010; RoHS and REACH compliant
• Pack: 180 m pouch
• Colours: yellow, red, blue, green and black

Specifications

• Construction: PVC insulated single core unsheathed industrial (multistrand) cable - lead free, flame retardant (LF FR) - conforming to IS 694:2010, with bright annealed electrolytic bare copper conductor, voltage grade 1100 V
• Voltage grade: 1100 V
• Standard: IS 694:2010
• Nominal cross-section: 2.5 sq mm
• Number and diameter of strands: 50/0.26 (no./mm)
• Insulation thickness (nominal): 0.7 mm
• Overall diameter (approx.): 3.48 mm
• Max. conductor resistance at 20 °C: 7.98 ohm/km
• Current carrying capacity, Method B (enclosed in conduit): 19 A
• Current carrying capacity, Method C (clipped direct): 22 A
• Ratings basis: 2 cables in single phase, ambient 40 °C
• Max. operating temperature: 70 °C
• Features: FLAMESTOP technology, lead-free PVC insulation, rodent protection, REACH compliant, RoHS compliant, 99.97 % high-purity copper
• Pack: 180 m pouch
• MRP: Rs 19,400 per 180 m pouch (polycab.com, Oct 2026; selling price on enquiry)

Why choose Polycab LF FR 180 m

• 180 m pouch - double the standard 90 m coil, for contractors wiring many points
• Lead-free flame-retardant (LF FR) PVC insulation with FLAMESTOP technology
• Rodent protection, 99.97 % high-purity copper
• RoHS and REACH compliant
• Rated 70 °C - the standard PVC house-wire rating, at a lower price per metre than the 85 °C Green Wire 180 m

Which size for which circuit?

1 sq mm (11 A in conduit) - lighting points and switch drops - 1 sq mm details and MRP.

1.5 sq mm (14 A in conduit) - lighting and fan circuits - 1.5 sq mm details and MRP.

2.5 sq mm (19 A in conduit) - 6 A and 16 A socket circuits (this page).

4 sq mm (26 A in conduit) - air conditioners, geysers and kitchen power points - 4 sq mm details and MRP.

6 sq mm (31 A in conduit) - mains from the meter to the distribution board and heavy appliance circuits - 6 sq mm details and MRP.

Ratings are the catalogue values for two cables in single phase at 40 °C ambient; size the circuit to the load and the protective device, and keep the voltage drop within limits on long runs.

Where it is used

• 6 A and 16 A socket circuits in homes and offices
• Dedicated circuits for small air conditioners, refrigerators and microwave ovens on short runs
• Kitchen and bathroom power points
• Commercial fit-outs, shops and hotels

Other sizes of Polycab LF FR (180 m pouch)

The Polycab LF FR 180 m overview page compares all 6 side by side.

• Polycab LF FR 0.75 sq mm - 24/0.21 strands, 7 A in conduit / 7.5 A clipped, MRP on request
• Polycab LF FR 1 sq mm - 32/0.21 strands, 11 A in conduit / 12 A clipped, MRP Rs 8,400
• Polycab LF FR 1.5 sq mm - 30/0.26 strands, 14 A in conduit / 16 A clipped, MRP Rs 12,250
• Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm (this page) - 50/0.26 strands, 19 A in conduit / 22 A clipped, MRP Rs 19,400
• Polycab LF FR 4 sq mm - 56/0.31 strands, 26 A in conduit / 29 A clipped, MRP Rs 28,400
• Polycab LF FR 6 sq mm - 84/0.31 strands, 31 A in conduit / 37 A clipped, MRP Rs 42,400

Related products

• Polycab Green Wire+ 2.5 sq mm - HR FR-LSH LF, 85 °C, 23.2 A in conduit, 90 m coil, MRP Rs 10,300
• Polycab Suprema 2.5 sq mm - E-Beam HR FR LF, 105 °C, 33 A in conduit, 90 m coil, MRP Rs 9,650
• Polycab Optima+ 2.5 sq mm - LF FR, 70 °C, 20 A in conduit, 90 m coil, MRP Rs 9,700
• Polycab Primma 2.5 sq mm - LF FR, 70 °C, 19 A in conduit, 90 m coil, MRP Rs 9,200
• Etira by Polycab 2.5 sq mm - FR, 70 °C, 19 A in conduit, 90 m coil, MRP Rs 8,850
• Polycab Green Wire 2.5 sq mm - HR FR-LSH LF, 85 °C, 22 A in conduit, 180 m pouch, MRP Rs 20,600
• All house wires and flexible cables

Frequently asked questions

What is the MRP of Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm?

Rs 19,400 per 180 m pouch - the MRP listed on polycab.com in October 2026, inclusive of taxes. Our selling price is quoted on enquiry: call +91 9340081159.

How much current can Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm carry?

19 A enclosed in conduit (Reference Method B) and 22 A clipped direct (Method C), for two cables in single phase at 40 °C ambient, per the Polycab catalogue. Derate for higher ambient temperatures and for groups of circuits in one conduit.

What is the construction of Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm?

50/0.26 strands (number/diameter in mm) of bright annealed electrolytic copper, LF FR PVC insulation 0.7 mm thick, overall diameter about 3.48 mm, maximum conductor resistance 7.98 ohm/km at 20 °C.

Is 2.5 sq mm enough for an air conditioner?

A small split air conditioner on its own 16 A circuit over a short run is commonly wired in 2.5 sq mm. For larger units, long runs or a geyser on the same board, step up to 4 sq mm - and follow the appliance maker's and electrician's recommendation.

What does LF FR mean?

Lead Free, Flame Retardant: the PVC insulation contains no lead stabiliser and resists the spread of flame. Rated 70 °C, 180 m pouch.

Is Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm a genuine Polycab product?

Yes - Jai Enterprises supplies factory-sealed Polycab pouchs from its Bhilai and Raipur stock, to every district of Chhattisgarh and across India.

Where can I buy Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm in Chhattisgarh?

From Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, which supplies Polycab wires and cables across Chhattisgarh - Korba, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Jagdalpur, Kanker, Ambikapur and every other district - and across India. Call +91 9340081159 with the size, quantity and delivery location and we will confirm the price, availability and lead time.

How to order

Supplied by Jai Enterprises, Bhilai and Raipur, to every district of Chhattisgarh and across India. The MRP of Polycab LF FR 2.5 sq mm is Rs 19,400 per 180 m pouch; our selling price is quoted on enquiry. Call +91 9340081159 or send an enquiry from this page with the colour, number of pouchs and delivery location, and we will confirm the price, stock and lead time.