Rope

Dia.

(in.)

Approx.

Weight/ft.

(Lb)

Nominal Breaking Load (Lb)

Fiber Core

Wire Strand core

Improved Plow Steel

Extra I.P.S.

3/8

0.24

0.25

11,180

12,300

7/16

0.33

0.35

15,160

16,600

1/2

0.43

0.45

19,700

21,600

9/16

0.55

0.58

24,800

27,200

5/8

0.68

0.71

30,600

33,600

3/4

0.97

1.02

43,600

48,000

7/8

1.32

1.39

59,000

65,000

1

1.73

1.82

76,600

84,400

1 1/8

2.19

2.30

96,400

106,200

1 1/4

2.70

2.84

118,400

130,200

1 3/8

3.27

3.43

142,600

156,800

1 1/2

3.89

4.08

168,800

185,600

1 5/8

4.57

4.80

196,800

216,000

1 3/4

5.30

5.57

228,000

250,000