Most paracord, including virtually everything else offered by this seller, is ~3/8" diameter, yet the description here says 1/8". Is this a typo?
47989
The specs on 550 paracord is closer to 3/16". I think the technical specs for 550 paracord are 4.3 mm or 0.169". This is very close to a standard size paracord, but may be a tiny bit thicker than china made paracord. It is not 3/8"
47990
It's either a typo or someone was heavy handed with a pair of calipers for measurement. I've ordered 100' sections to 1000' spools from them and everything has been exactly what I expected. 3/8 sounds a little big for a measurement to me but I haven't ever actually checked the diameter. Either way it's the same diameter as all other 550 paracord I've worked with and seemed better quality than some others I've found.
47991
I believe that the 3/8 is usually the buckle size used. There is a size difference in 550 & 450 paracord!!
48665
It's a very long cable. I traced mine from under the front seat of my Jeep Wrangler to the back and up the top of my rack, still having extra left over. The diameter is not 3/8" - at least the one I have isn't. Mine is 1/8" DIA. max. But you don't need a huge cable (dia.) - it's for an antenna! :0)
1014353
I definitely would. I've bo bought paracord from different brands and sometimes ended too short. This particular brand I did fine with.
1497336
The diameter of the spool the roll is on is 3/8 inch, as the other answer indicates, the roll with tape is 2 3/4".
252509
Diameter of the rope...sorta. I got the 1/8" ones and the rope is just a little thicker than 1/8", more like 3/16". I have seen the 1/4" ones in a store and they were almost 3/8" thick.
683186
No.This one is 3/8". I did order a 1/2" one from Amazon earlier but I can't remember the seller"s name. Very similar product, one is just thicker than the other.
2171584
No, it is narrower. I put pieces side-by-side and the paracord is about twiuce the diameter. (~1/8").
157796
No this cable is neither....it states 1/8 inch which is 3.175mm....and it has two male ends..
1166376
I believe this is a typo on Amazon's page. Manufacturer's website shows 3 5/8" bolt circle.
392408
I can tell you that with the guts still in the paracord it's a super tight fit, if not nearly an impossible fit. So, while I haven't tried it, you should be okay. When in doubt, I'd knot the end before going into the loop and you'll be fine.
38989
Thank you for your inquiry. Upon physical inspection we agree with 1 1/8" diameter.
1504022
Yes , I wrapped mine in 550 paracord and it fits my large hand , the BK with bottle opener on the end is to short ...
1307110
The diameter is 19/32" at the end (1/4" plastic cap). The entire end piece appears to be brass, a total of about 2 1/2" long including the plastic cap. The leading 3/4" is about 9/16" diameter. The next 1 1/4" is about 1/2" diameter. The last 3/8" tapers down to about 9/32" diameter. The cable is about 3/16" diameter. "More than you ever wanted to know", I guess.
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It has a pretty strong spring so it will go down to a small size. My max size is 1/8 for shock cord. When you melt / char the end of the chord to prevent it's unraveling, the melted end will barely pass through the lock, so I would say 1/8 is about max. I tried a heat shrinkable cap on the end, but it would not pass through the lock. I have used the locks on regular elastic shoe laces before I bought the shock cord. Even when the elastic inside the shoe lace had broken, and just the braided outer cover was all that was holding, the lock still held and prevented the lace from slipping. These are the strongest springs in this type of cord lock I have encountered. It has a pretty strong spring so it will go down to a small size. My max size is 1/8 for shock cord. When you melt / char the end of the chord to prevent it's unraveling, the melted end will barely pass through the lock, so I would say 1/8 is about max. I tried a heat shrinkable cap on the end, but it would not pass through the lock. I have used the locks on regular elastic shoe laces before I bought the shock cord. Even when the elastic inside the shoe lace had broken, and just the braided outer cover was all that was holding, the lock still held and prevented the lace from slipping. These... » Read More It has a pretty strong spring so it will go down to a small size. My max size is 1/8 for shock cord. When you melt / char the end of the chord to prevent it's unraveling, the melted end will barely pass through the lock, so I would say 1/8 is about max. I tried a heat shrinkable cap on the end, but it would not pass through the lock. I have used the locks on regular elastic shoe laces before I bought the shock cord. Even when the elastic inside the shoe lace had broken, and just the braided outer cover was all that was holding, the lock still held and prevented the lace from slipping. These are the strongest springs in this type of cord lock I have encountered. « Show Less
321887
People putting it at 3/8" are way overestimating. I put it through a gauge. 11/32". Not that I'm AR or anything. :)
14277
Depends on your overal length being used. Under weight, 550 paracord can stretch 1" per foot...slightly more if wet.
992488
no , the dia. is smaller . but this tough-grid 750 paracord is probaly more that the strenth you need, for a small dia. cord .