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?
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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"
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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!!
1435879
The steel cable is 1/16" diameter. But the outside diameter of the vinyl coating is 3/32". I purchased cable clamps of sizes 1/16" which fiit fine, even a bit extra big. I would not purchase the cable clamps described as covering ranges 3/32" to 1/8" because they are way too big.
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The regular cord diameter is 3/16". It doesn't flatten much compared with commercial paracord when tightly wound.
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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.
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The webbing I am using actually measures 1 3/8 inches and the connection hardware measures 1 inch. Hope this helps. If not give me another holler....glad to assist!RBW
2171582
Type III Paracord (550 lb) is 3 mm in diameter for the commercial version. Mil Spec Type II Paracord is 4 mm in diameter.
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Engineer here: definitely not 1/8". I am not sure how the other are measuring. I am getting 0.059" to 0.063" with a digital caliper which puts it close to 1/16".
39954
I would say it's in between. Very good quality, easy to work with and most important to anyone crafting with Paracord, it splices very good. I have never had any problems with Paracord Planet cord.
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I hate to say that I don't know the diameter of 550 para cord. However I do know that a standard nylon boot lace that is made similar to the para cord I use for camping just thinner will fit through the handle and makes a great Lanyard....
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It must be a typo. Mine is about 3.25 wide and tall (It's a circle) and two inches deep. The chord on it is around 13 inches.
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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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No, it is narrower. I put pieces side-by-side and the paracord is about twiuce the diameter. (~1/8").
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I'd use the best paracord I could get. Be aware that there's a lot of inferior cord out there, looks the same but isn't. Do your homework on who you buy it from.
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Biggest I go with is 3/32" cable and sleeves so not sure about 1/8". I don't think so, though. It's nice and portable for what we do. Next step up you're going with the big swagers. This fits in a belt or bucket.
754653
It's the chain thickness. 1/8 is slightly thicker than 3/32. You can use 1/8 chains with 3/32 cogs, but not the other way around.
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Everything works fine with the 750lb paracord except the notches to tie off/lock the cord. The cord is too big for those notches.
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I used a digital vernier on 4 random pieces and got 0.22-0.23 in i.d. or 5.7-5.8 mm i.d., Atlantco "7-strand" 550 paracord is roughly 0.15 in o.d. or 3.8 mm o.d. for example (compresses too easily to get a vernier on) so regulation paracord easily passses thru the holes.