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Manila rope, sometimes referred to as “hemp rope”, is manufactured from the strongest natural fibers available of the abaca plant grown in the Philippines. Manila rope provides high strength with very good resistance to abrasion and low stretch.
Manila rope is used in a wide range of industries including:
Popular uses include:
This natural fiber rope is biodegradable. Manila rope is affordable and is known for its strength and resistance to sunlight and saltwater. Knots of manila rope hold firmly when exposed to UV light and water.
Phoenix Rope stocks a standard 3-strand utility grade product that is manufactured to Cordage Institute standards. Standard 600 and 1200 ft coils are available in most diameters, as well as in cut-lengths, mini coils and assemblies. Manila rope can also be special ordered to U.S. Federal standard T-R-605B either natural or mildew resistant treated to T-T-616B.
Normal Size Diameter |
Normal Size Size No. Circ. |
Linear Density lbs/100' |
Coil Weight lbs/600ft |
Minimum Breaking Strength lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4" |
3/4" |
1.64 lbs |
9.83 lbs |
405 lbs |
5/16 |
1″ |
2.38 lbs |
14.26 lbs |
650 lbs |
3/8" |
1-1/8" |
3.49 lbs |
20.92 lbs |
911 lbs |
7/16" |
1-1/4" |
4.48 lbs |
26.88 lbs |
1,305 lbs |
1/2" |
1-1/2" |
6.40 lbs |
38.42 lbs |
1,788 lbs |
9/16" |
1-3/4" |
8.86 lbs |
53.16 lbs |
2,190 lbs |
5/8" |
2" |
12.07 lbs |
72.39 lbs |
2,970 lbs |
3/4" |
2-1/4" |
15.11 lbs |
90.63 lbs |
3,645 lbs |
13/16" |
2-1/2" |
17.67 lbs |
106.02 lbs |
4,850 lbs |
7/8" |
2-3/4" |
20.33 lbs |
121.98 lbs |
5,197 lbs |
1" |
3" |
24.42 lbs |
146.49 lbs |
6,075 lbs |
1-1/16" |
3-1/4" |
28.31 lbs |
169.86 lbs |
7,840 lbs |
1-1/8" |
3-1/2" |
32.59 lbs |
195.51 lbs |
8,960 lbs |
1-1/4" |
3-3/4" |
37.72 lbs |
226.29 lbs |
9,112 lbs |
1-5/16" |
4" |
43.32 lbs |
259.92 lbs |
11,200 lbs |
1-1/2" |
4-1/2" |
54.15 lbs |
324.90 lbs |
12,487 lbs |
2" |
6" |
96.90 lbs |
581.40 lbs |
20,925 lbs |
*SAFE WORK LOAD – Safe working load is 5-20% of the listed tensile strength depending on the age and condition of the rope. Refer to Cordage Usage for details.
