Military Specification - MIL-C-5040 Type III Paracord - 100% nylon. Manufactured in USA 100% nylon 4mm diameter mildew resistant, will not rot lightweight and extremely strong certified breaking strain approx 250kgs It has an inner core of 7 cabled strands - one cabled stand is colour coded to indicate that the cord has been manufactured by a USA Government Certified Manufacturer. The tri-coloured internal strand is the actual identification marker for the manufacturer. Military personnel and veterans worldwide trust this paracord. It has an inner core of 7 cabled strands and is covered by an outer sheath braided from 32 nylon strands.To calculate feet: just multiply the number of metres by 3.28 eg - 10 metres x 3.28 feet = approx 33 feet