The 550 Paracord is lightweight, durable, and compact. Its length is 100 ft (30 m) with a diameter of 5/32' (4 mm). Its tensile strength reaches 550 lb (249 kg). It weighs 8 oz / 100 ft (227 g / 30.5 m) and features a construction with 7 inner strands + sheath (8 cords in 1). It is resistant to UV and rot.