Pe is a line diameter rating. it usually does imply, ie. Pe2 - 20lb. However, most lines these days will have a Pe2 rating yet rated 35lb (eg. saltiga hyper braid)... so to answer your question... ~10kg

with braid line diameter not breaking strain -

                                       PE 0.6 ………………………….. 0.128mm
                                       PE 0.8 ………………………….. 0.148mm
                                       PE 1 …………………………….. 0.165mm
                                       PE 1.2 ………………………….. 0.185mm
                                       PE 1.5 ………………………….. 0.205mm
                                       PE 1.7 ………………………….. 0.218mm
                                       PE 2 …………………………….. 0.235mm
                                       PE 2.5 ………………………….. 0.260mm
                                       PE 3 …………………………….. 0.285mm
                                       PE 3.5 ………………………….. 0.310mm
                                       PE 4 …………………………….. 0.330mm
                                       PE 5 …………………………….. 0.370mm
                                       PE 6 …………………………….. 0.405mm
                                       PE 7 …………………………….. 0.435mm
                                       PE 8 …………………………….. 0.470mm
                                       PE 10 …………………………… 0.520mm

Then it's Aprox. x 10lbs. So pe1 @10lbs pe2 @20lb etc.

thankkss forr that  john and matt :)

Just out of intrest where did the PE rating come from and what is its relevance ?

basically just an abreviation of Poly-Ethylene braid line.

What i meant Matt is how was is the PE rating and diameter first established ? Who decided PE 1 =0.165 mm and why ?

Always heard it was a jap silk thread gauge called gouw before it was applied to lines. Try searching that term for a bit more info probably.

 PE 2 breaking strain can vary, wih MOST lines PE 2 (20lb) will break at 20lb -PE@ or more.. but the more you spend on a type of braid and the design in weave ... the more stronger the PE rating will be !!!

 YGK ULTRA CASTMAN WX 8 P.E LINE JAPAN" JAPAN PREMIUM HIGH QUALITY LINE COMPANY "

DESIGNED FOR SALTWATER CASTING GAME.

P.E 2 - 33 lb

P.E 3 - 47 lb

P.E 4 - 62 lb

P.E 5 - 78 lb

P.E 6 - 86 lb

P.E 8 - 113 lb

Yes I'm pretty sure Till is correct, orginated from Japanese Silk Thread. It's not fair to assume these days that the PE rating x 10 is the breaking strain though, as technology has improved a lot of braids are far more than this, as is the case with the example John mentioned... sometimes almost double.

 worst case scenario 10kg, but the more you spend the better the breaking strain could even be around 15kg :) as stated 2 comments above !!!

With a big variation in PE rating versus breaking strain, why do the rod manufactures sell rods with a PE rating ? shouldnt it be an breakin strain ? I notice on the better quality rods they quote KG's at different angles.

I use a Hearty rise jig force PE 1.5-3 quite alot what max breaking strain should i put through that ? I run 30 lb on it (Fins) but wouldnt fancy putting YGK PE 3 through it at 47 lb, mind you i think 30lb fins breaks alot stronger than 30lb anyway.

Jamie you had a link to a web site over east some where that tested and compared loads of different braids, it was Quite interesting reading the results, do you still have the link ? I cant find it.

What i realised was that with all the tests there isn't alot of difference between true diameters vs true breaking strains.( not manufactures stated ones)

 Yeah i seen that link... Daiwa Saltiga Boat braid did very well the best of the Daiwa Braids if i remember, and 2nd thinest.. Varivas & YGK JigMan did Very Well :)

sorry though i dont got the link but, have seen it many times !!

This is the website:

http://www.paulusjustfishing.com/4linetestingbuy.htm

DSBB does very well, very happy with it.

lookin at this fins 30lb breaks at 54lb !!! no wonder them rays give the rod a good work out !! Fins seems to up there with the best for strengh vs diameter,

Hi Guys

Trolling about I just came across this post.

Till,,,  All the listed lines have been measured the same way, so you can compare between the brands and types.

The measurement method is explained some where, now in the forum part. Most of the time i cannot even get the stated measurement on the flat yet alone the width, although these measurements are not all that important on their own, but the sum of the two is.

I have spent a lot of time lately on testing used lines, and it seems that you do need to remove the worn faded end all the time, and if you are a heavy user end for end it and to discard it yearly. You need to see some of the photos of worn lines i have listed.

As a lot of the braiders use the same raw material, so the colourants, pics per inch, and condition of the equipment determines the strength, thats unless they go else where for their raw material.

I am seeing a general trend downward in thickness and breaking strain, so your lines are not going to be as strong in the future,,, Well thats what i am seeing at the moment.

The Gou is Pe and relates to thickness only, which is always wrong anyway.

Yours,,, Paulus