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Minimum breaking strength in tons of 2000 lbs.
Actual strand construction varies by size.
For example, 1/2-1"" is 1x19.

Warning: Wire rope & aircraft cable should never be used at breaking strength. 10:1 safety factor minimum is recommended for critical/overhead application. Do not use for overhead lifting without consulting a wire rope rigging professional. End fittings may not hold to 100% of strength efficiency so a safety factor such as 5:1 should be divided into the assembly actual strength. A pull test is recommended for quality assurance.
ASTM A586
Items ASTM A586
ASTM A586-1/2
Galvanized Structural Strand ASTM A586
ASTM A586
ASTM A586-9/16
Galvanized Structural Strand ASTM A586
ASTM A586
ASTM A586-5/8
Galvanized Structural Strand ASTM A586
ASTM A586
ASTM A586-11/16
Galvanized Structural Strand ASTM A586
ASTM A586
ASTM A586-3/4
Galvanized Structural Strand ASTM A586
Dia (in) N/A 1/2 N/A 9/16 N/A 5/8 N/A 11/16 N/A 3/4
Grade 1 Class A coating Throughout N/A 15.0 N/A 19.0 N/A 24.0 N/A 29.0 N/A 34.0
Grade 1 Class A Coating Inner Wires/ Class B Coating Outer Wires N/A 14.5 N/A 18.4 N/A 23.3 N/A 28.1 N/A 33.0
Grade 1 Class A Coating Inner Wires/ Class C Coating Outer Wires N/A 14.2 N/A 18.0 N/A 22.8 N/A 27.5 N/A 32.3
Grade 2 Class A Coating Throughout N/A 17.3 N/A 21.9 N/A 27.6 N/A 33.4 N/A 39.1
Weight (lb/ft) N/A 0.52 N/A 0.66 N/A 0.82 N/A 0.99 N/A 1.18