Strong as steel cable for it's size. This rope is easily spliced and has almost zero stretch. Rope Construction: AmSteel®-Blue is a torque-free, 12-strand single braid that yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio and, size-for-size, is the same strength as steel and it floats. AmSteel®-Blue is an excellent wire rope replacement with extremely low stretch, and superior flex fatigue and wear resistance. Please Note: The diameter Dyneema is measured under tension and can/will initially be slightly oversized at first. Typical Uses For This Rope: Halyard Lifeline Primary Mooring Line Chipper Winch Line Control Line First Ashore/Emergency Tow System Many, many more! Color Choices: Black Gray/Silver Blue Red Green Average Tensile Strength: 7/64" Diam. - 1,600lbs. 1/8" Diam. - 2,500lbs. 3/16" Diam. - 5,400lbs. 1/4" Diam. - 8,600lbs. 5/16" Diam. - 13,700lbs. 3/8" Diam. - 19,600lbs. 7/16" Diam. - 23,900lbs. 1/2" Diam. - 34,000lbs.