Suggested replacement of steel ropes by Mastrant synthetic ropes - based on strength only!
| Steel (1570 Mpa) | P | M |
| 4 mm (5/32") | 6 | 4 |
| 5 mm (3/16") | 8 | 5 |
| 6 mm (1/4") | 10 | 6 |
| 7 mm (9/32") | 12 | 8 |
| 8 mm (5/16") | 14 | 10 |
| 9 mm (11/32") | - | 12 |
| 10 mm (3/8") | - | 12 |
| Galvanized EHS | P | M |
| 5 mm (3/16") 1x7 | 10 | 6 |
| 6 mm (1/4") 1x7 | 14 | 8/10 |
| 8 mm (5/16") 1x7 | - | 12 |