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 |