Single Core House Wires

Current Carrying Capacity

Typical current carrying capacity of single core PVC insulated copper house wires as per common BIS industry practice.

Wire Size	Typical Use	Conductor Type	Approx OD
0.75 sq mm	Bell wiring / lighting	Solid Copper	2.4 mm
1.0 sq mm	Light points	Solid Copper	2.7 mm
1.5 sq mm	Fans & lights	Solid/Stranded	3.0 mm
2.5 sq mm	Power sockets	Stranded	3.8–4.2 mm
4 sq mm	Heavy load sockets	Stranded	4.8–5.3 mm
6 sq mm	AC / Geyser	Stranded	5.8–6.5 mm