Approximate values
PE to LB Conversion Chart
JAFTMA sets PE size in denier. One gou is 200 denier. The pound test on the spool is the maker’s choice.
JAFTMA PE size
JAFS-D10111002 sets PE size in denier, including coating and pigment. It does not set a millimeter diameter. JAFTMA sets PE size in denier, not millimeters and not pounds. One gou is 200 denier. Breaking strength is the maker’s choice, so the pound test on the spool can differ at the same gou.
| Gou | Denier |
|---|---|
| 0.6 | 120 |
| 0.8 | 160 |
| 1 | 200 |
| 1.5 | 300 |
| 2 | 400 |
| 2.5 | 500 |
| 3 | 600 |
| 4 | 800 |
| 5 | 1000 |
| 6 | 1200 |
| 8 | 1600 |
Reference chart
Approximate diameter by material
| Test | Mono mm | Fluoro mm | Braid mm | Typical PE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lb | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.13 | 0.6–0.8 |
| 8 lb | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.8–1.0 |
| 10 lb | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.17 | 1.0–1.2 |
| 15 lb | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.21 | 1.5 |
| 20 lb | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.24 | 2.0 |
| 30 lb | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.29 | 2.5–3.0 |
The pound-test table is a field approximation. The United States does not publish one diameter for each pound test.
Sources: JAFTMA nylon, fluoro, and polyester diameters · JAFTMA PE size in denier
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