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Braided Line Vs. Monofilament Line Diameter Charts


Author: Bullbuster Team

Compare Braid & Mono Diameters


Braid Vs. Mono Diameter Comparison

Since the advent of braided fishing line people have consistently been trying to figure out how to compare its diameter to monofilament fishing line.  Below you will find a number of comparisons that will help you make better decisions when purchasing fishing lines.  Most anglers add braid to their reel to increase how much line they can hold.   Anglers use braided line as backing with a mono topshot, however many anglers fill their entire reel with braid.

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Braid To Mono Diameter Equivalent

If you are trying to compare our braided fishing lines to monofilament diameters the below chart will be useful.  Since our braid and monofilament lines diameter’s do not match exactly the below chart is made up of estimated equivalents.



20 Lb Braid To Mono Diameter Comparison
30 Lb Braid To Mono Comparison
40 Lb Braid To Mono Comparison
50 Lb Braid To Mono Comparison


65 Lb Braid To Mono Comparison
80 Lb Braid To Mono Comparison
100 Lb Braid To Mono Diameter Comparison
130 Lb Braid To Mono Diameter Comparison
200 Lb Braided Line To Mono Diameter Comparison





Mono To Braid Diameter Equivalent

If you are trying to compare our monofilament fishing lines to braided fishing lines then use the chart below. .  Since our braid and monofilament lines diameter’s do not match exactly the below chart is made up of estimated equivalents.



12 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison
15 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison
20 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison
25 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison

30 Lb Monofilament To Braid Diameter Comparison

40 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison

50 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison

80 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison
100 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison
125 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison
200 Lb Mono To Braid Diameter Comparison


Other Resources You May Find Useful:

Choosing The Color Of Your Monofilament Fishing Line

Choosing The Color Of Your Braided Fishing Line


Find The Braided Line Capacity Of Your Reel

Find The Monofilament Line Capacity Of Your Reel

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