PE ratings

[afishyfish 4]

Ive often seen the term PE used, apparently associated with line strengths.Can someone explain it to me please.SS tried to help out but wasnt sure

[Guest boys day out]

PE Rating – Fishing Line Diameter Chart Below is a guide that lists the diameter (in millimetres) of each PE rating. PE # Diameter PE 0.6 ………………………….. 0.128mm PE 0.8 ………………………….. 0.148mm PE 1 …………………………….. 0.165mm PE 1.2 ………………………….. 0.185mm PE 1.5 ………………………….. 0.205mm PE 1.7 ………………………….. 0.218mm PE 2 …………………………….. 0.235mm PE 2.5 ………………………….. 0.260mm PE 3 …………………………….. 0.285mm PE 3.5 ………………………….. 0.310mm PE 4 …………………………….. 0.330mm PE 5 …………………………….. 0.370mm PE 6 …………………………….. 0.405mm PE 7 …………………………….. 0.435mm PE 8 …………………………….. 0.470mm PE 10 …………………………… 0.520mm PE 12 …………………………… 0.570mm PE 14 …………………………… 0.620mm PE 16 …………………………… 0.660mm PE 18 …………………………… 0.700mm PE 20 …………………………… 0.740mm PE 22 …………………………… 0.780mm PE 24 …………………………… 0.810mm PE 28 …………………………… 0.870mm

[Moggy23 625]

And to add to BDO's reply The PE standard of measurement is based on a numbering system known as “gouw”, the system that the Japanese originally used to measure the diameter of silk thread. This measurement system has since been applied to monofilament and braided fishing lines. The “PE” stands for Polyethylene, the fibre used to make Dyneema and Spectra braided lines.The PE rating is a constant measurement, so while two lines advertised as being rated to 50lb may actually test at different breaking strains, two lines with the same PE rating will always be the same diameter. As a very general rule, you can multiply the PE# by 10 to get an approximate breaking strain of a braided line, i.e. PE4 x 10 = 40lb, as it will rarely test below (10xPE#). However, the breaking strain can vary a great deal between different lines of the same diameter. This is especially true in many of the high end braids that use more strands and a tighter weave, resulting in a rounder, smoother finish and higher breaking strain for the same diameter as lines of lesser quality. For instance, YGK Galis Ultra Jig Man X8 in PE5 is rated to 86lb, but Sunline Super PE PE5 is rated to 50lb. Higher end lines are often specialised for either casting or vertical jigging, and usually carry a higher price tag to match their superior finish and higher breaking strain/diameter ratio.

[Rollas 2]

pretty precise info there. Good work fellas.

[Rickster 0]

Amazing what you can learn from your elders. :woohoo:

[Guest boys day out]

Amazing what you can learn from your elders. :woohoo:

LMAO

[afishyfish 4]

Great answers there fellas From Moggys explanations of tighter weavs meanng higher breaking strains for the same diameter, you have to wonder how it affects people fishing line classes in tournaments, unless the manufacturer still states the b/s rating Ive fished braid that's supposedly 3kilo, but I'm sure its actual b/s is higher :whistle: Cheers