1) - 1x19 302/304 S/S - Used for Standing Rigging
This has a stronger construction with a smoother finish than other ropes of a similar size, but is much less flexible than other wire ropes.
Diameter Approx Break Weight
Strength (per 100ft)
in. mm Lbs Kg. Lbs Kg
1/16 1.6 500 227 8.5 3.9
3/32 2.4 1200 500 20.0 9.1
1/8 3.2 2100 953 35.0 15.9
5/32 4.0 3300 1497 55.0 24.9
3/16 4.8 4700 2132 77.0 34.9
7/32 5.6 6300 2858 102.0 46.3
1/4 6.3 8200 3720 135.0 61.2
9/32 7.1 10300 4672 170.0 77.1
5/16 7.9 12500 5670 210.0 95.3
3/8 9.5 17100 7757 317.0 143.8
2) - 1x19 316 S/S - Does not Tarnish in salt water
Break strength is approximately 10 to 15% less than 302/304 strength.
3) - 7x19 302/304 S/S - Used for halyards, etc. because of its flexibility and crush resistance.
Diameter Approx Break Weight
Strength (per 100ft)
in. mm Lbs Kg. Lbs Kg
3/32 2.4 1050 476 16.0 7.3
1/8 3.2 1760 798 29.0 13.2
5/32 4.0 2400 1088 45.0 20.4
3/16 4.8 3700 1678 65.0 29.5
1/4 6.3 6400 2902 110.0 49.9
5/16 7.9 9000 4082 173.0 78.5
3/8 9.5 12000 5443 243.0 110.2