different sizes of paracord
Paracord Sizes and Buckle Sizes. Paracord Size Chart. Here is a quick graphic giving a visual comparison of the different diameters of cord in the paracord family. From largest to smallest, cord types and approximate diameters are as follows: 2650 BattleCord Paracord (1/4 or 6mm) 650 Flat/Coreless Paracord (1/5 wide or 5mm)
Its size is also approximately 3mm. 275 Paracord. The name of a particular type of paracord will tell you a lot about it, and once you have figured this out, certain things start to come to you without much explanation. Just for fun, however, suffice to say that 275 Paracord has a 275lb tensile strength.