- 550 Paracord 7 strand (5/32" or 4.0mm)
- 425 Tactical Paracord (1/8" or 3mm)
- 325 Tactical Paracord (1.8" or 3mm)
- 275 Tactical Paracord (3/32" or 2.38mm)
- 95 Paracord (Type 1) (1/14" or 1.85mm)
- Micro Cord (1/20" or 1.18mm)
- Nano Cord (1/33" or .
What sizes of paracord are there?
All sizes of paracord (95, 275, 325, 425, 550, 750, and Para-Max) are available in these lengths: 10 feet, 25 feet, 50 feet, 100 feet, and 250 Feet.
What widths does paracord come in?
- Nano Cord (0.03” or 0.75mm)
- Micro Cord (0.05” or 1.18mm)
- Micro 90 Paracord (0.05” or 1.2mm)
- 95 Paracord (0.07” or 1.75mm)
- 275 Paracord (0.09” or 2.38mm)
- 325 Paracord (0.12” or 3mm)
- 425 Paracord (0.12” or 3mm)
- 550 Paracord (0.16” or 4mm)
What is the difference between 550 and 1100 paracord?
Designed to be durable and strong, the 1100 Paracord is for extra heavy-duty jobs at camp or in the field. The 5.5 mm, 16-strand construction makes it double the strength of our 550 Paracord. It's tough cordage that offers less stretch ideal for securing shelter and gear.
What is the difference between 550 and 650 paracord?
The main differences between 550 and 650 paracord are diameter and breaking strength. 550 paracord is a 32 carrier braided nylon with a 7-strand nylon core and breaks strength of 550 pounds. 650 paracord is a 32 carrier braided nylon with a 4-strand textured nylon core and break strength of 300-350 pounds.
What is the difference between 325 and 550 paracord?
325 paracord is a happy medium between micro and the traditional 550 cord. It is perfect for projects where you need a thinner cord, but still require strength and durability, such as smaller bracelets, boot laces, belts, keychains, leashes, and other crafting projects.
What is the difference between 550 and 750 paracord?
750 Paracord is the strongest tactical paracord available. Slightly thicker than our 550 cord, 750 paracord is 26% stronger than 550 cord. It is used for countless projects such as belts, leashes, emergencies, and heavier duty projects.
Can 550 paracord really hold 550 lbs?
550 cord is paracord that can hold a static 550 lbs. This is the most common type of paracord. It is often called Type III paracord. Make sure to buy paracord from a trusted source—especially when using it for survival.
What is the working load of 550 paracord?
550 paracord is rated to hold 550lbs of static weight and has a safe working load of around 110lbs. This is strong enough to tie down tents, tie ridgeline for a shelter, fix shoelaces, and do many other tasks.
What's the breaking strength of 550 paracord?
550 pounds-force
How strong is 550 nylon paracord?
550 pounds
How strong is a strand of paracord?
The paracord sheath is rated at about 300-pounds. 14 inner strings, each of which has a rating of about 17.5 pounds. 7 strands made up of two strings each for a rating of 35 pounds.
How much does 100 feet paracord weigh?
How much does paracord weigh? The military specification requires that Type III paracord (550 cord) not weigh more than 0.071 ounces/foot (6.61 grams/meter). In other words, 7.1 ounces per 100 feet. For Type IV paracord (750 cord), it's 0.097 ounces/foot (9.02 grams/meter), or 9.7 ounces per 100 feet.
Why do they call it 550 paracord?
US military issue paracord was purchased with reference to a technical standard MIL-C-5040H, which was inactivated in 1997. Type III, a type commonly found in use, is nominally rated with a minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds-force (2,400 N), thus the nickname "550 cord".