250 ft. 14/2 Romex SIMpull NM-B Indoor Electrical Cable, Solid Copper, With Ground, White Jacket – 15 Amp Residential Wire

The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Romex SIMpull is the most common residential branch circuit cable in American homes, the wire that contractors pull on virtually every single-family rough-in for lighting circuits and basic receptacle branches. As 14 gauge solid copper wire with ground, the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft handles 15-amp circuits across bedroom lighting, hallway lighting, living room outlets, basic switched lighting, and most non-kitchen non-bathroom branch wiring. The 14/2 Romex SIMpull jacket is the SIMpull friction-reducing version of standard NM-B, which cuts pull effort by roughly 50 percent compared to legacy Romex and meaningfully speeds up rough-in work in long runs through bored studs and joists. As an NM-B 250 ft white cable, the white PVC jacket is the universal industry color code identifying 14 gauge wire on the jobsite, making sizing instantly verifiable during inspections. As 14/2 residential electrical wire, every Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft spool ships nationwide from IB Lighting with free freight and contractor volume pricing. Manufacturer specifications are available at the official Southwire website.

Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Key Highlights

14/2 Romex SIMpull: Why the SIMpull Jacket Matters

The defining feature of the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Romex SIMpull is the SIMpull jacket itself. Standard NM-B jackets have always been a friction surface, especially when pulled through bored holes in framing studs or stacked through multiple knockouts in a panel. SIMpull is Southwire’s friction-reducing surface treatment that turns a sticky pull into something closer to a pipe slide. Independent contractor testing puts the friction reduction at roughly 50 percent compared to legacy non-SIMpull NM-B, which translates directly into faster rough-in and less crew exhaustion at the end of a long day.

For a 250 foot spool of 14/2 Romex SIMpull, the practical impact is most noticeable on long horizontal runs through ceiling joists, where standard cable would bind and require a second person to feed while the first pulls. With SIMpull, one electrician can typically handle a 30 to 40 foot run solo without binding. That is meaningful labor savings on a residential rough-in or a major remodel where lighting circuits run across multiple rooms. Since 14/2 is the most-pulled cable on most residential projects, the cumulative time savings across an entire house add up to hours of labor per project.

14 Gauge Solid Copper Wire with Ground: What It Means

The “14/2 with ground” specification on the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft tells you everything you need about the conductor configuration. The “14” is the AWG gauge, which determines the current-carrying capacity of the wire. 14 AWG copper is rated for 15 amps in the National Electrical Code residential branch circuit table, which is exactly what most household lighting circuits and lighter-load receptacle branches require. The “2” means two insulated current-carrying conductors: a hot (typically black) and a neutral (typically white). The “with ground” portion is the bare copper equipment grounding conductor that runs alongside the insulated pair inside the jacket.

“Solid” copper means the conductor is a single solid strand of copper wire rather than multiple thinner stranded wires twisted together. Solid conductors are the residential standard for NM-B because they hold their shape inside electrical box terminations and back-stab receptacles, which makes splicing and termination faster. Stranded copper is used in commercial and high-flex applications, but for typical residential branch wiring, solid is the right choice and what every code inspector expects to see during rough-in inspection.

Common Applications for the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft

The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Romex SIMpull is the most-used residential branch cable in American electrical work. It is specifically the right choice for circuits rated 15 amps. The most common applications include:

• Bedroom lighting circuits. Master bedroom, guest bedroom, kids’ room ceiling lights and lamp receptacles on 15-amp branches.
• Hallway and stairway lighting. Hall ceiling fixtures, staircase lights, foyer lighting on dedicated branches.
• Living room and dining room receptacles. General convenience outlets on 15-amp branches (not kitchen counter, which requires 20-amp 12/2).
• Single-pole switched lighting. Standard wall switch controlling overhead fixtures or switched outlets.
• Closet and storage area lighting. Walk-in closets, linen closets, pantry lighting, storage room fixtures.
• Basement and attic lighting. Unfinished basement utility lighting, attic access lighting on 15-amp branches.
• Exterior porch and entry lighting. Front door, back door, porch ceiling lights wired through interior switch.

For circuits requiring 20-amp service (kitchen counter receptacles, bathroom GFCIs, garage and workshop outlets, 20-amp lighting branches), 12/2 NM-B is the correct choice and is required by code. The Southwire 12/2 NM-B Romex SIMpull 250 ft handles those higher-amp circuits. The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft is specifically the right pick when the circuit is 15 amps.

Code Compliance and Ratings

The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Romex SIMpull is UL Listed and meets every requirement of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for residential branch circuit wiring. The cable carries a 600-volt insulation rating with a 90-degree Celsius temperature rating in dry locations. NM-B specifically means “Non-Metallic, B-rated,” which is the code designation for the residential branch circuit cable approved for installation in dry, indoor locations protected from physical damage by the building structure.

NM-B is not approved for wet locations, direct burial, conduit fill in damp environments, or exterior installations where the cable would be exposed to weather. For those applications, UF (Underground Feeder) cable, THHN/THWN conductors in conduit, or Type SE service entrance cable are the correct alternatives. The white jacket color of the 14/2 NM-B is part of the industry-standard color coding system: white for 14 AWG, yellow for 12 AWG, orange for 10 AWG, and black for larger feeder cables. This makes visual sizing verification fast for both inspectors and crew during rough-in.

Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Specifications

Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft FAQs

Who the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Is Built For

The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft Romex SIMpull is built for two clear buyer types. The first is licensed electrical contractors running residential rough-ins, additions, basement finishing projects, and lighting circuit upgrades. For these buyers, 14/2 is the most-pulled cable on virtually every residential project, and the SIMpull jacket pays for itself in labor savings on every long pull through joists and bored studs. The 250 foot spool is the right length to handle a single zone of residential lighting plus some receptacle branches, and contractors typically stock 14/2 by the case for whole-house projects.

The second buyer is the serious DIY homeowner or experienced handyman doing their own permitted electrical work. For these buyers, the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft is the same wire your electrician would pull through your walls, with no compromise on quality. The white industry-standard jacket makes inspector approval straightforward, and the SIMpull surface makes long DIY pulls through bored studs achievable without a second person feeding the cable. If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit or what gauge wire fits your specific circuit, IB Lighting can connect you with our Master Electrician-led team for guidance before you order.

Most residential projects use multiple cable sizes together. A typical whole-house rough-in needs both 14/2 for lighting and 12/2 for kitchen and bathroom receptacles, plus 14/3 and 12/3 for three-way switching applications. Browse the full IB Lighting electrical wire collection for the complete range of NM-B sizes plus other cable types.

14/2 vs 12/2 Wire: Which Should You Buy?

The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft and the Southwire 12/2 NM-B 250 ft are the two most common residential branch circuit cables in American homes. Same SIMpull jacket, same 600V 90C rating, same UL listing. The choice between them is determined entirely by the amperage of the circuit you are wiring.

Choose 14/2 NM-B if your circuit is 15 amps. This includes most bedroom lighting circuits, basic receptacle branches in lighter-load rooms, hallway and stairway lighting, closet lighting, and replacement wiring in older homes that are already wired with 15-amp circuits throughout. 14 AWG copper is thinner, lighter to pull, and meaningfully less expensive per foot than 12 AWG, which makes it the right pick when 15 amps genuinely matches the circuit design.

Choose 12/2 NM-B if your circuit is 20 amps. This includes any kitchen counter receptacle, any bathroom GFCI branch, any garage or workshop outlet, any 20-amp lighting branch, and any general receptacle circuit you want to install at 20 amps for future-proofing. The Southwire 12/2 NM-B Romex SIMpull 250 ft handles these higher-amp circuits. You cannot use 14/2 on a 20-amp circuit, ever.

14/2 vs 14/3 Wire: Which Should You Buy?

The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft and the Southwire 14/3 NM-B 250 ft share the same 14 AWG gauge and 15-amp rating but differ in conductor count. 14/2 has two insulated conductors plus a ground. 14/3 has three insulated conductors plus a ground. The choice between them is determined entirely by the wiring configuration of your specific circuit.

Choose 14/2 NM-B if your circuit is a standard 15-amp single-pole switched lighting branch, a typical bedroom or living room receptacle circuit, or any other configuration with two current-carrying conductors. 14/2 is the most common residential lighting branch wire and is meaningfully less expensive per foot than 14/3.

Choose 14/3 NM-B if your circuit involves a three-way or four-way switch, a ceiling fan with separate light and fan switching, a dimmer-integrated three-way switching scheme, or a smart switch installation that needs a constant hot reference. The Southwire 14/3 NM-B Romex SIMpull 250 ft handles these three-conductor configurations.

Installation Tips for the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft

Pulling 14/2 Romex SIMpull through a residential framing rough-in is straightforward, but a few practices make the work faster and the inspection cleaner. First, drill all your stud and joist holes before starting any pulls. Holes should be at least 1.25 inches from the nearest stud edge to satisfy the NEC nail-plate requirement, and centered through the structural member when possible. Drill consistently sized holes in a straight line across multiple studs so the cable runs cleanly without dipping or rising between bays.

Use cable staples to secure the Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft within 12 inches of every box and at intervals not exceeding 4.5 feet along the run, per NEC code. Do not over-tighten staples or you will crush the cable jacket and risk a code violation. Maintain at least 6 inches of free cable inside every electrical box to give yourself room to work during termination. When pulling long runs, feed the cable from the spool end rather than pulling from the middle to avoid kinking.

For terminations, strip about 8 inches of jacket back at each box, leaving 6 inches of free conductor for splicing and termination. Use linesman pliers to make clean wire nut connections, and torque receptacle and switch terminals to manufacturer spec. Code requires nail plates over any cable run within 1.25 inches of the stud edge to protect against drywall screws and nails. Inspector pass rates on Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft installs are generally excellent because the cable is UL Listed and the SIMpull jacket holds up well to handling.

Bulk and Contractor Pricing

The Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft is one of IB Lighting’s most-stocked wire SKUs because contractors buy it in volume on every residential rough-in. We offer automatic volume pricing on multi-spool orders, with deeper savings on larger bills of materials. For a typical residential rough-in covering multiple rooms, a 5 to 12 spool order of 14/2 is common alongside 5 to 10 spools of 12/2 and smaller quantities of 14/3 and 12/3, and these combined orders trigger our standard contractor pricing tier.

Free freight applies to every Southwire 14/2 NM-B 250 ft order regardless of quantity. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 5 to 6 business days. If you need a bill of materials priced and quoted before you order, the IB Lighting team can turn around a quote inside of a business day for most projects. Browse our complete electrical wire collection for THHN, UF, SE, and feeder cables to round out your project.

Browse the complete IB Lighting electrical wire and cable collection, compare against the Southwire 12/2 NM-B 250 ft (20-amp sibling) or the Southwire 14/3 NM-B 250 ft (3-conductor sibling), explore other Southwire products, or visit our customer FAQ hub. Manufacturer technical sheets are available at the official Southwire website.