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Best wire for house wiring: brand, grade and size

Choosing house wire comes down to three questions: which brand, which grade, which size. Here is our answer to all three.

The best wire for house wiring is Finolex Flamegard FR-LSH in the correct size for each circuit: 1.5 sq mm for lights and fans, 2.5 sq mm for sockets, 4.0 sq mm for geysers and 1.5-ton ACs, 6.0 sq mm for 2-ton ACs and the main feed. Choose Finoultra for a premium home, or Silver or Gold FR on a tighter budget.

House under construction in Bangalore with Finolex wiring run through conduits

Size by circuit

CircuitWire sizeFinolex 90 m coil (Flamegard FR-LSH)
Lighting and fans1.5 sq mm₹2,291
6A sockets1.5 or 2.5 sq mm₹3,739 (2.5)
16A sockets, kitchen2.5 sq mm₹3,739
Geyser, 1.5-ton AC4.0 sq mm₹5,676
2-ton AC, main feed6.0 sq mm₹8,621

Mount Cable India selling prices per 90 m coil, current to the Finolex list effective 4 September 2026. Taxes extra as applicable.

Grade by budget

Finolex gradeWhat it adds1.5 sq mm2.5 sq mmBest for
Silver Pack FRFlame retardant (IS 694)₹2,257₹3,683Standard house wiring on a budget
Gold Pack FRPremium FR pack₹2,536₹4,032Independent houses, the electrician's usual pick
Flamegard FR-LSHLow smoke, low halogen in a fire₹2,291₹3,739Flats, bedrooms, kids' rooms, stairwells
Finoultra (HFFR)E-beam, halogen-free, higher heat resistance₹2,467₹4,001Premium homes, AC and geyser runs

Mount Cable India selling prices per 90 m coil, current to the Finolex list effective 4 September 2026. Taxes extra as applicable.

How much you need

A 2BHK typically uses 8 to 12 coils across sizes; a 3BHK 12 to 18. Work it out with the wire quantity guide or the wire quantity calculator.

Verify every coil

Finolex cartons carry two QR codes: an outer code on the carton label and an inner code you reach only after opening. The outer one proves the carton is registered with Finolex; the inner one proves the contents are what Finolex packed. Scan both, at your site, before you pay. Our Finolex wire scanner does it in the browser.

Talk to us before you buy

Not sure yet? WhatsApp your electrician's list or a photo of the memo to 88676 76700. Mount Cable India replies within 60 minutes with the right grade and brand for each point and an itemised price. No obligation to buy from us.

Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Which wire is best for house wiring?
Finolex Flamegard FR-LSH, correctly sized: 1.5 sq mm for lights, 2.5 for sockets, 4.0 for geysers and 1.5-ton ACs, 6.0 for 2-ton ACs and the main feed.
Which is better, FR or FRLS wire?
FRLS (FR-LSH) gives off much less smoke in a fire, at a small extra cost per coil. We recommend it for most homes.
Is copper wire better than aluminium for houses?
Yes. Copper is the standard for house wiring; aluminium is used for large service cables, not internal circuits.

Choosing the right brand

Finolex for wires, Legrand for switches and MCBs

Straight answers to the questions every house builder asks, and the price list for every Finolex and Legrand range.

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