What is the rated capacity of 3/8 Inch Hemp Rope?

• A. 1,500 lbs
• B. 2,000 lbs
• C. 3,000 lbs
• D. 3,180 lbs

Answer: (D)

Rope rated capacity comes from the rope’s strength, which depends on its material and diameter. For a 3/8 inch hemp rope, standard data tables list a rated capacity around 3,180 pounds. This figure represents the load the rope can bear before failure under ideal conditions. In real use, you’d apply a safety factor to determine a practical working load limit, which would be lower, but the rated capacity itself is about 3,180 pounds. The other options are simply lower values and don’t match the established rating for this rope size and material.