- This rope is 7/32 in. in diameter x 100 ft. in length- It is #7 in trade size and holds up to 21 lbs (9 kg) which is its Safe Work Load (SWL)- The rope is used extensively for masonry and brick work- Other common applications inlclude window sash cord, awning cord, tent lines, clothesline and halyards- The natural, biodegradable rope is soft, pliable and easy to handle