What is the breaking strength of 3/8 hemp rope?

• A. 3,180 lbs
• B. 550 lbs
• C. 4,500 lbs
• D. 80 lbs per wrap

Answer: (A)

Breaking strength is the maximum load a rope can withstand before it fails. For hemp rope of a 3/8 inch diameter, the rated breaking strength is typically in the low three-thousands of pounds, reflecting the limitations of natural fiber rope. The value around 3,180 pounds lines up with common manufacturer ratings for this size, making it the best match among the options. The other numbers don’t fit this measurement: 80 pounds per wrap isn’t a breaking strength at all, and 550 pounds is far too low for a 3/8 inch hemp rope, while 4,500 pounds is higher than usual ratings for this rope size. So the breaking strength for 3/8 hemp rope is about 3,180 pounds.