Cat3/Cat5e/Cat6, All Sizes

Twisted pair data cable for networks and phones, in riser or plenum jackets. Twisted pair data cable is rated by TIA-568 category. Communication cable ratings (CMP plenum, CMR riser, CM general) are set by NEC Article 805 (Article 800 through the 2017 edition).

We list 6 sizes and builds of Cat3/Cat5e/Cat6. All of them are priced online, from $0.0900/ft. Up to 6 colors are listed per size. Each size has its own page with the price for every color and length, the date an order placed now ships, and the full specifications.

Cat3/Cat5e/Cat6: every size
Product	Size	Conductors	O.D. (in)	From $/ft
24 AWG 4 pair Cable	24 AWG 4 pair	8	0.5	$0.1939
Cat3 Cable, Riser, 8 Conductors	Cat3	8	0.492	On request
Cat5E Cable, Unshielded, Outdoor rated, Water blocked, PE insulation	Cat5E	8	0.205	$0.1689
Cat6 Cable, With fitted ends	Cat6	8		On request
Cat6 Cable, Plenum	Cat6	8		$0.2512
Cat6 Cable, Non plenum, Riser	Cat6	8	0.21	$0.1697
Cat6 Cable, Riser	Cat6	8		$0.1430
Cat6 Cable, Riser, Stranded	Cat6	8		On request
Cat6A Cable, Plenum	Cat6A	8	0.26	$0.4355
Cat6A Cable, Riser	Cat6A	8	0.244	$0.2244
Cat6A Cable, With fitted ends, Shielded, Blue	Cat6A	8		On request
Cat6A Cable, Shielded, Plenum	Cat6A	8		$0.3843
Cat5E Cable, With fitted ends	Cat5E	8		On request
Cat6A Cable, Shielded, Riser	Cat6A	8		$0.2618
Cat6E Cable, Outdoor rated, Water blocked	Cat6E	8	0.244	$0.2516
Cat6E Cable, Plenum	Cat6E	8	0.236	$0.2667
Cat6E Cable, Plenum, Non Cross	Cat6E	8	0.205	$0.2416
Cat6E Cable, Riser	Cat6E	8	0.244	$0.1559
Cat6E Cable, Shielded	Cat6E	8	0.299	$0.2325
Cat6E Cable, Shielded, Outdoor rated	Cat6E	8	0.296	$0.2796
Cat6E Cable, Shielded, Plenum	Cat6E	8	0.311	$0.4452
Cat5E Cable, Outdoor rated, Water blocked, PE insulation, Type DB, Direct burial	Cat5E	8	0.216	$0.1292
Cat5E Cable, Plenum	Cat5E	8	0.2	$0.1774
Cat5E Cable, Riser, 0.2 in O.D.	Cat5E	8	0.2	$0.0900
Cat5E Cable, Riser, Stranded	Cat5E	8	0.212	$0.1115
Cat5E Cable, Shielded	Cat5E	8	0.242	$0.1339
Cat5E Cable, Shielded, Outdoor rated	Cat5E	8	0.244	$0.1629
Cat5E Cable, Shielded, Plenum	Cat5E	8	0.233	$0.2720
Cat3 Cable, Riser, 24 Conductors	Cat3	24		$0.7051
Cat5E Cable, Riser, 0.413 in O.D.	Cat5E	50	0.413	$0.9646
Cat3 Cable, Riser, 50 Conductors	Cat3	50	0.394	$0.8981
Cat3 Cable, Unshielded, Riser, 50 Conductors	Cat3	50		$1.74
Cat3 Cable, Unshielded, Riser, 100 Conductors	Cat3	100		$3.22
Cat3 Cable, Unshielded, Riser, 200 Conductors	Cat3	200		$6.11

Code references are to the NEC; check the edition your jurisdiction has adopted and any local amendments.

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