Micro - Nano Spools
Micro cord and nano cord are very small in diameter and are great for smaller crafting projects. Both cord types come on a reusable plastic spool that can be used for any other string, rope, or cord. Make bracelets, lanyards, key chains, fishing line, handle wraps, and much more. Micro and nano cord are also a great addition to any emergency survival kit.
Paracord Sizing
| Nano | Micro | Micro 90 | 95 | 275 | 325 | 425 | 550 | 650 Coreless | 750 | 850 | Battle | 1/4" Para-Max | 5/16" Para-Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | N/A | N/A | N/A | I | II | II | II | III | II | IV | IV | IV | IV | IV |
| Strength | 36 lbs | 100 lbs | 100 lbs | 95 lbs | 275 lbs | 325 lbs | 425 lbs | 550 lbs | 300 lbs | 750 lbs | 850 lbs | 2650 lbs | 1,200 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Inner Strands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Diameter | 0.03" (0.75mm) | 0.05" (1.18mm) | 0.05" (1.2mm) | 0.07" (1.75mm) | 0.09" (2.38mm) | 0.12" (3mm) | 0.12" (3mm) | 0.16" (4mm) | 0.20" (5mm) | 0.16" (4mm) | 0.18" (4.5mm) | 0.22" (5.6mm) | 0.25" (6.35mm) | 0.31" (7.94mm) |
| Type | Strength | Inner Strands | Diameter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano | N/A | 36 lbs | 0 | 0.03" (0.75mm) |
| Micro | N/A | 100 lbs | 0 | 0.05" (1.18mm) |
| Micro 90 | N/A | 100 lbs | 0 | 0.05" (1.2mm) |
| 95 | I | 95 lbs | 1 | 0.07" (1.75mm) |
| 275 | II | 275 lbs | 5 | 0.09" (2.38mm) |
| 325 | II | 325 lbs | 3 | 0.12" (3mm) |
| 425 | II | 425 lbs | 3 | 0.12" (3mm) |
| 550 | III | 550 lbs | 7 | 0.16" (4mm) |
| 650 Coreless | II | 300 lbs | 0 | 0.20" (5mm) |
| 750 | IV | 750 lbs | 11 | 0.16" (4mm) |
| 850 | IV | 850 lbs | 8 | 0.18" (4.5mm) |
| Battle | IV | 2,650 lbs | 7 | 0.22" (5.6mm) |
| 1/4 inch Para-Max | IV | 1,200 lbs | 3 | 0.25" (6.35mm) |
| 5/16 inch Para-Max | IV | 3,000 lbs | 3 | 0.31" (7.94mm) |
