Average Breaking Strength of Rope (in lbs.)
Diameter	Nylon	Polyester	Poly-Blend	HSP*
1/2"	6,400	6,400	N/A	N/A
5/8"	10,400	10,000	7,200	10,000
3/4"	14,000	12,500	9,800	N/A
*HSP rope is made of a co-polymer of polypropylene and polyethylene with a tensile strength two times stronger than regular polypropylene. Its characteristics include: excellent UV resistance, very good resistance to alkalis and acids, very low elongation and water absorption and it will not harden with age.