| Dia (mm) | Approx. Denier (D) | Weight (kg/100m) | Length per kg (m/kg) | Min. Breaking Strength (kgf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11,000 | 0.42 | 240 | 150 |
| 4 | 20,000 | 0.74 | 135 | 280 |
| 5 | 31,000 | 1.14 | 88 | 450 |
| 6 | 45,000 | 1.70 | 59 | 680 |
| 7 | 61,000 | 2.30 | 43 | 920 |
| 8 | 80,000 | 3.00 | 33 | 1,200 |
| 9 | 100,000 | 3.80 | 26 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 120,000 | 4.55 | 22 | 1,800 |
| 11 | 145,000 | 5.50 | 18 | 2,250 |
| 12 | 173,000 | 6.59 | 15 | 2,700 |
| 13 | 208,000 | 7.70 | 13 | 3,150 |
| 14 | 245,000 | 9.00 | 11 | 3,600 |
| 15 | 276,000 | 10.20 | 9.8 | 4,050 |
| 16 | 307,000 | 11.59 | 8.6 | 4,500 |