Rope

Dia.

(in.)

Approx.

Weight/ft.

(Lb)

Nominal Breaking Load (Lb)

Improved Plow Steel

1/4

0.094

5,280

5/16

0.15

8,200

3/8

0.21

11,720

7/16

0.29

15,860

1/2

0.38

20,600

9/16

0.48

26,000

5/8

0.59

31,800

3/4

0.84

45,400

7/8

1.15

61,400

1

1.50

79,400

1 1/8

1.90

99,600

1 1/4

2.34

122,000

1 3/8

2.84

146,200

1 1/2

3.38

172,400