Overview
A 1.5 mm wire price depends on the copper, the insulation and the coil length, not the size alone. A 1.5 mm wire is the workhorse of home lighting and general circuits. The fair way to judge the price is to match the metal, the grade and the length before you compare one reel with another.
The 1.5 mm wire is the size most homes quietly run on. It carries the lights, the fans and much of the general wiring in a house. Because it is so common, it is also bought on price alone, which is where small differences add up.
Seen as a specification, not just a label, the price is easy to read. A 1.5 mm wire is a set conductor for a set range of loads. For the bigger picture across every size, see what really sets a wire price.
What the 1.5 mm Size Means
The 1.5 mm is the copper area inside, one and a half square millimetres. That area lets the wire carry around fourteen amperes, which suits lighting, fans and general circuits in a home. It holds a little more copper than a 1 mm wire, so it has more headroom for everyday wiring.
What Moves the 1.5 mm Copper Wire Price
A few clear things set the 1.5 mm copper wire price. Reading them off the reel tells you why two that look the same can cost differently.
- Copper quality: The purity of the metal. A high purity copper wire conducts better and runs cooler than a low grade one.
- Insulation grade: The cover around the copper. Plain PVC is the base, while FR and FR-LSH grades add fire safety and a little cost.
- Coil length: The metres on the reel. A longer coil holds more wire, so the total is higher.
- Brand and standard: A trusted brand built to IS 694:2010 carries a quality that a plain wire 1.5 mm price does not show.
1.5 mm Wire on a 90 Meter Coil
A common reel is ninety metres. The 1.5 mm wire price 90 mtr you see is for the whole coil, not one metre, so it looks larger but buys far more wire. When you check a 1.5 sq mm wire price for a 90 metre coil, first work out the metres your job needs, then the coil that fits is the fair buy.
Where 1.5 mm Wire Is Used
A 1.5 mm wire is the go to for lighting and general home circuits. Light points, fan runs and switch loops all sit well on it. Some buyers also look for a 1.5 mm 2 core wire price for simple two wire runs, which bundles the phase and neutral in one sheath for neat lighting work. For heavier socket and appliance loads, a larger size takes over.
1.5 mm Wire vs 2.5 mm Wire
The common choice is 1.5 mm or a step up to 2.5 mm. It comes down to the load, and the table makes it clear.
| Point | 1.5 mm wire | 2.5 mm wire |
|---|---|---|
| Copper area | 1.5 sq mm | 2.5 sq mm |
| Rough current | About 14 A | About 20 A |
| Best for | Lighting and general circuits | Power sockets and appliances |
Lighting and general circuits sit happily on 1.5 mm. Power sockets and heavier appliances usually want 2.5 mm for the extra capacity. Picking the smaller size on a socket circuit to save a little is a false economy, since the wire would run close to its limit. Where a whole job is being planned, this feeds into the cost of a full wiring job.
How to Choose the Right 1.5 mm Wire
Once the size suits the load, a quick check keeps the choice sound.
- Confirm the copper is high purity, not a low grade strand.
- Pick the insulation grade the space needs, FR or FR-LSH.
- Check the coil length so you know the metres you are buying.
- Look for a clear standard marking such as IS 694:2010.
Kundan Cab 1.5 mm Wires and Cables
The 1.5 mm size sits within Kundan Cab house wiring. Its FR grade Safety Pro and its FR-LSH Flexy Plus both cover this size in high purity copper built to IS 694:2010.
So the real choice at 1.5 mm is the insulation grade the space needs. Because the Kundan Cab wires are made to one standard, they compare fairly against other quality copper. Fix the grade, the copper and the length, then match the product. See the full Kundan Cab range for every size.
FAQs
1. What is a 1.5 mm wire used for?
A 1.5 mm wire is used for lighting, fans and general home circuits, carrying around fourteen amperes. It has a little more headroom than a 1 mm wire, so it is the common default for light and switch wiring. A 1.5 mm wire price should be judged against this light to general load.
2. Is a 1.5 mm wire enough for sockets?
For lighting and light circuits it is well suited, but power sockets and heavier appliances usually need a larger 2.5 mm size. Match the size to the load first. Once the size is right, a 1.5 mm copper wire price can be compared fairly against wires of the same grade and length.
3. Does Kundan Cab make a 1.5 mm wire?
Yes. The 1.5 mm size sits within Kundan Cab house wires such as the FR grade Safety Pro and the FR-LSH Flexy Plus, both in high purity copper to IS 694:2010. Confirm the product and coil length, then ask a Kundan Cab dealer for the current price.
Key Takeaways
- A 1.5 mm wire price is set by the copper grade, the insulation and the length, not the size alone.
- The 1.5 mm is a one and a half square millimetre copper area, suited to lighting and general circuits.
- On a 90 metre coil, the figure is for the whole coil, so work out the metres you need.
- For sockets and heavier loads, step up to 2.5 mm rather than stretch a 1.5 mm wire.
- Kundan Cab covers 1.5 mm in Safety Pro and Flexy Plus, both high purity copper to IS 694:2010.
Wiring lights and general circuits? Decide the insulation grade, the copper and the coil length you need at 1.5 mm, then ask a Kundan Cab dealer for the current price. Visit kundancab.in to match the right house wire to your job and enquire for live details.
