6 sq mm wire is used for main supply for a flat or shop, sub-distribution boards, heavy loads, usually with a 32 A MCB. 6 sq mm carries the main supply from the meter to the distribution board in most flats and shops.
Polycab house wires in 6 sq mm
| Type | Insulation and features | Coil |
|---|---|---|
| Polycab Green Wire+ | FR-LSH, lead-free | 90 m |
| Polycab Suprema | Electron-beam cross-linked insulation | 90 m |
| Polycab Maxima+ | HR FR-LSH LF green wire | 90 m |
| Polycab Optima+ | LF-FR (lead-free, flame-retardant) | 90 m |
| Polycab Primma | LF-FR (lead-free, flame-retardant) | 90 m |
| Polycab Etira | FR (flame-retardant) | 90 m |
| Polycab Green 180 m | HR FR-LSH LF green wire | 180 m |
| Polycab LF-FR 180 m | LF-FR (lead-free, flame-retardant) | 180 m |
Every type is available in red, yellow, blue, black, green and other colours: red, yellow or blue for phase, black for neutral and green for earth.
Photos
Representative Polycab product photos; the coil you receive is printed with the size you order.
Also in 6 sq mm
The same size is made as single-core flexible wire for panel wiring and as 2, 3, 4 and 5 core industrial flexible cable for appliances and machines. Polycab 02YY-K in this size:
Choosing the size
Pick the size for the circuit's load and length, then the MCB to protect it. Which wire size for home wiring? explains each size, and Which MCB do I need? the matching breaker.
Other sizes and cores
Typical guidance for copper house wire in conduit in Indian homes and shops. Long runs, bunched circuits and hot locations need a larger size. Your licensed electrician makes the final choice as per IS 732 and the maker's current tables.
How to order
Send us the size, number of cores, conductor (copper or aluminium), armoured or not, and the length on WhatsApp, and we will confirm the exact Polycab code, availability and rate. We deliver across India.