Nylon Rope Load-Bearing & Weight Reference Table

Note: Breaking strength and safe working load are inherent properties of the rope and do not change with length. Length affects only the total weight of the rope.

Diameter (mm)	Breaking Strength (kgf)	Safe Working Load (kg)¹	Weight 50m (kg)	Weight 100m (kg)	Weight 150m (kg)	Weight 200m (kg)
12	450	45	3.25	6.50	9.75	13.00
14	620	62	4.40	8.80	13.20	17.60
16	800	80	5.75	11.50	17.25	23.00
18	1,000	100	7.25	14.50	21.75	29.00
20	1,250	125	9.00	18.00	27.00	36.00
22	1,500	150	10.75	21.50	32.25	43.00
24	1,800	180	12.75	25.50	38.25	51.00

Safe Working Load calculated with safety factor of 10 (standard for fall protection / aerial work).

Quick Formulas

• Total rope weight: Length (m) × Unit Weight (kg/m)
• Safe Working Load: Breaking Strength ÷ Safety Factor
• For cargo lashing (no fall risk): use safety factor 5 → double the SWL above