Tippet Chart
Tippet Size | Tippet Diameter | Approximate breaking strength in Super Strong nylon (pounds) | Balances with fly sizes: |
8X | .003" | 1.75 | 22, 24, 26, 28 |
7X | .004" | 2.5 | 18, 20, 22, 24 |
6X | .005" | 3.5 | 16, 18, 20, 22 |
5X | .006" | 4.75 | 14, 16, 18 |
4X | .007" | 6 | 12, 14, 16 |
3X | .008" | 8.5 | 6, 8, 10 |
2X | .009" | 11.5 | 4, 6, 8 |
1X | .010" | 13.5 | 2, 4, 6 |
0X | .011" | 15.5 | 1/0, 2, 4 |
.012 | .012" | 18.5 | 5/0, 4/0,3/0, 2/0 |
.013 | .013" | 20 | 5/0, 4/0,3/0, 2/0 |
.015 | .015" | 25 | 5/0, 4/0,3/0, 2/0 |